The Country Gentlemen - Legend of the Rebel Soldier + Lyrics

The Country Gentlemen Legend of the Rebel Soldier Lyrics
The Country Gentlemen was a bluegrass band that originated during the 1950s in the area of Washington, D.C., United States, and recorded and toured with various members until the death in 2004 of Charlie Waller, one of the group's founders who in its later years served as the group's leader.
The classic line-up from 1960-64 consisted of co-founders Charlie Waller on guitar and John Duffey on mandolin, with Eddie Adcock on banjo and Tom Gray on bass. They were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor in 1996.
Lyrics
In a dreary Yankee prison
Where a rebel soldier lay
By his side there stood a preacher
Ere his soul should pass away
And he faintly whispered: Parson
As he clutched him by the hand
Oh, parson, tell me quickly
Will my soul pass through the Southland?
Will my soul pass through the Southland
Through old Virginia grants
Will I see the hills of Georgia
And the green fields of Alabam?
Will I see that little church house
Where I pledged my heart and hand
Oh, parson, tell me quickly
Will my soul pass through the Southland?
Was for loving dear old Dixie
In this dreary cell I lie
Was for loving dear old Dixie
In this northern state I die
Will you see my little daughter
Will you make her understand
Oh, parson, tell me quickly
Will my soul pass through the Southland?
Then the Rebel Soldier Died
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[@davidhuffman6833]

One of My dad's favorite songs

[@Leeoolan]

I remember my father and my uncle strumming and singing this song when I was a youngster.

[@richardallgood815]

I'm the Direct decendant of Charles W. Thomas of the 56th VA Infy. Co. B Mecklenburg Spartans we have copies of over 100 letters between he and his wife. He was captured near Farmville Va during the retreat from Petersburg and died 4 weeks after the surrender as a POW in Point Lookout POW camp in Maryland. RIP CWT

[@huliniswhoiam]

Is that who the song was based on?

[@richardallgood815]

@@huliniswhoiam no, but I tell you it could have been.

[@lightofthejul]

Salute and God Bless your family for their noble service to our southland and the ideal that was once a great country ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jane-li8zr]

My 2nd great uncle SSGT SAMUEL Milton Athey, 8th VA Infantry Co K was captured day 4 Gettysburg crossing the Potomac with General Lee 😮and sent to Fort Delaware then Point Lookout.

[@christopherbright1048]

Great song great and sad times they sing of

[@josephsardena3525]

This is an incredible and emotional song and timeless for years ahead.
Charlie Waller is a legend.

[@charmionwaller5449]

Oh Charlie! I miss your sweet rich golden voice!

[@johnnycooper657]

My funeral dirge. Love the song . Godspeed y'all.

[@lawsonstallings1955]

This song is iconic, and should be remembered in our History books and records as we still, to to this day, try to grapple with our Civil war and all that took place in that war. In the South, there are those of us who still refer to it as the war of Northern aggression.

[@augustmoone1]

Just heard this on SiriusXM Bluegrass channel; couldnt wait to get home--and remember the song title. Thankfully I did; closed my eyes and listened--and does anyone else hear Hank Snow? This performer sounds (to me) a little bit like Hank Snow!

[@prestonberry4695]

Thank you for putting this on here it makes my heart cry this was mayne and my dads favorite song

[@patriciareynolds2729]

this song also commemorates Thomas Jerrolds that died in yankee prison in illinois on Miss. river. he lived in hardin co. Tenn and has relatives there.

[@Jane-li8zr]

Awesome song.

[@cstokes359]

My GG Grandfather James Monroe Stokes was Chaplain of the 3rd Georgia regiment & went all the way through the war, he was captured at Gettysburg staying after the retreat to help with the wounded & burning the dead. I can see him conforming a many soldiers on their death bed, writing letters for them, taking their acceptance of Christ as their savor .

[@lawsonstallings1955]

This song captures the very real, heartfelt and sincere feelings, of a Confederate soldier who knows that he is dying and simply wishes that his soul be lifted up from his beloved Southland, aka the Confederacy.

[@patriciareynolds2729]

this song also commemorates

[@BeltandBraces]

This is the same tune as "shall my soul pass through old Ireland" a song about the mayor of Cork Terence Mcswiney who died on hunger strike in Brixton prison England 25 Oct 1920

[@Dwight-u1o]

The civil war was a sad time for both sides dying was a way of life for the time of the war

[@KeithEdwardskaybasskeith]

Would love to see the entire show. Nice to see a professional recording of them.

[@prestonberry4695]

I thought I was the last person on earth that knew this song

[@lindahosley7819]

@@prestonberry4695 This is one of the songs our music group does here in Macon. 🎶

[@gerryfinn5210]

This was an irish song too. Will my soul pass thru ireland

[@Leeoolan]

@@prestonberry4695 The legend prevails

[@jimlong20]

if you are not southern,you cannot understand

[@fionnualas]

Ok, get it 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪