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SKU: A0.1292912
By George Cooper. By Stephen Foster. Arranged by Eric Charles Mokotoff. Celtic,Christian,Early Music,Historic,Irish,Patriotic. Individual part. 1 pages. Eric mokotoff #883510. Published by eric mokotoff (A0.1292912).
For the Dear Old flag I Die, a Civil War song.
It was originally a poem written by George Cooper. The music by Stephen Foster was later added in. The song interprets the last words of a drummer boy who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Battle of Gettysburg end July 3, 1863
Verse 1
For the dear old Flag I die,
Said the wounded drummer boy;
Mother, press your lips to mine;
O, they bring me peace and joy!
'Tis the last time on earth
I shall ever see your face
Mother take me to your heart,
Let me die in your embrace.
