“Farewell, Mother”
Description
The soldier intends to survive: "Just before the battle, mother... when I saw the rebels marching, To the rear I quickly flew." "Farewell, mother! for you'll never See my name among the slain. For if I only can skedaddle... I'll come home again."
Cross references
- cf. "Just Before the Battle, Mother" (tune)
References
- Silber-CivWar, p. 14, "Farewell, Mother" (1 text, tune referenced)
- DT, JSTBATT2*
- Roud #4263
- BI, SCW14