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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Difficulty: Novice Verse 1: G In a dreary Yankee prison D Where a Rebel soldier lay D By his side there stood a preacher G ‘Ere his soul should pass away As he faintly whispered, ”Parson,” D As he clutched him by the hand D “Oh Parson, tell me quickly, G Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
Instrumental: G D G Verse 2: G “Will my soul pass through the Southland, D Through old Virginia grand D Will I see the hills of Georgia G And the green fields of Ala-bam?” G “Will I see that little church house D Where I pledged my heart and hand D Oh Parson, tell me quickly, G Will my soul pass through the Southland?” Instrumental: G D G Verse 3: G “Was for lovin’, dear old Dixie D In this dreary cell I lie D Was for lovin’, dear old Dixie G In this northern state I die.” G “Will you see my little daughter? D Will you make her understand? D Oh Parson, tell me quickly, G Will my soul pass through the Southland?” Instrumental: G D G Verse 4: G With his soul pure as a lily D And his body sanctified D In that dreary yankee prison G The brave rebel soldier died G Then the parson looked up to heaven D And in blessing raised his hand D Father grant this soldier’s wishes G May his soul pass through the Southland Outro: G D G
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