“Southern Soldier” is one such song that was popular among Confederate soldiers. American Folk Music (Confederate) - Southern Soldier - YouTube (John Avery) -- 1867-1948 (recordist) Created / Published Library of Congress, 1952.

I’ll place my knapsack on my back My rifle on my shoulder I’ll march away to the firing line And kill that Yankee soldier … It expresses their point of view and determination to fight and die for their cause.

Lyrics. The Southern Soldier Contributor Names Morgan, Minta (singer) Lomax, John A.

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