[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?”
[Verse 2]
[CHANGE KEY]
A
“Will my soul pass through the Southland,
E
Through old Virginia grand
E
Will I see the hills of Georgia
A
And the green fields of Ala-bam?”
A
“Will I see that little church house
E
Where I pledged my heart and hand
E
Oh Parson, tell me quickly,
A
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
[Verse 3]
[KEY CHANGE]
C
“Was for lovin’, dear old Dixie
G
In this dreary cell I lie
G
Was for lovin’, dear old Dixie
C
In this northern state I die.”
C
“Will you see my little daughter?
G
Will you make her understand?
G
Oh Parson, tell me quickly,
C
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
[Outro]
G C
Then the Rebel soldier died