Johnny Reb
Legacy of Valor: Johnny Reb's Unyielding Spirit in the Face of Battle
Lyrics
You fought all the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
You fought persistently, Johnny Reb.
You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's continuous fighting.
Saw you a marchin' with Robert E Lee
Witnessed Johnny Reb marching alongside Robert E Lee.
You held your head high tryin' to win the victory
Despite challenges, Johnny Reb remained determined to achieve victory.
You fought for your folks but you didn't die in vain
Johnny Reb fought for his people, and his sacrifice was not in vain.
Even though you lost they speak highly of your name
Even in defeat, Johnny Reb's name is honored and respected.
Cause you fought all the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's unwavering fight.
You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Reaffirmation of Johnny Reb's continuous commitment to the cause.
I heard your teeth chatter from the cold outside
Describes Johnny Reb's suffering in the harsh cold.
Saw the bullets open up the wounds in your side
Portrays the physical toll of battle, with bullets causing wounds.
I saw the young boys as they began to fall
Observation of young soldiers falling in the midst of the conflict.
You had tears in your eyes cause you couldn't help at all
Despite tears, Johnny Reb couldn't prevent the casualties.
But you fought all the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's persistent fighting spirit.
You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Restates Johnny Reb's continuous commitment to the battle.
I saw General Lee raise a sabre in his hand
Depicts General Lee in a heroic moment, raising a sabre.
Heard the cannons roar as you made your last stand
Highlights the intensity of battle with the roar of cannons.
You marched into battle with the Grey and the Red
Describes the soldiers, clad in Grey and Red, marching into battle.
When the cannon smoke cleared it took days to count the dead
Emphasizes the devastating aftermath of the battle.
Cause you fought all the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's tenacious fighting spirit.
You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Reaffirms Johnny Reb's continuous commitment to the cause.
When Honest Abe heard the news about your fall
When President Lincoln learned of Johnny Reb's fall.
The folks thought he'd call a great victory ball
Contrary to expectations, there was no celebration, but a request to play "Dixie."
But he asked the band to play the song Dixie
Lincoln chose a song associated with the South.
For you Johnny Reb and all that you believed
A tribute to Johnny Reb and his beliefs through the song "Dixie."
Cause you fought all the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's persistent fighting spirit.
You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Restates Johnny Reb's continuous commitment to the battle.
(Yeah) You fought all the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's tenacious fighting spirit.
You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Reaffirms Johnny Reb's continuous commitment to the cause.
You foughtall the way Johnny Reb Johnny Reb
Reiteration of Johnny Reb's persistent fighting spirit.
(Yeah) You fought all the way Johnny Reb
Final reaffirmation of Johnny Reb's continuous commitment to the battle.
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