Song Description
A Confederate soldier (fighting in the US civil war) reflecting on his past.
| Song Length |
5:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Country - Traditional |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Composed, Poignant |
| Subject |
Change, Regret |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1800 - 1899 |
| |
Lyrics
Play Dixie for me, take me back with your cotton picking melodies.
Play Dixie for me, and in my heart I'll remember how it used to be.
I hear your music call me way down south, across the Mason Dixon line.
Richmond waits for me, it's where I long to be, so play your song and make it mine.
Play Dixie for me, take me back with your cotton picking melodies.
Play Dixie for me, and in my heart I'll remember how it used to be.
I hear the sound of a shot from a Colt 45, Lord I hear your rebel yell.
One more battle call and to fight for it all I need your spirit by my side.
So come on and play Dixie for me, fill my soul with your cotton picking melodies.
Play Dixie for me, and in my heart I'll remember how it used to be.
Yes, in my heart I'll remember how it used to be.
So fill my heart in this old Union war. Give me the strength and hope to win.
And we'll meet some day, back down Georgia way.
And we will dance and we will sing. I wanna hear you sing -
Play Dixie for me, take me back with your cotton picking melodies.
Play Dixie for me, and in my heart I'll remember how it used to be.
Deep in my soul I'll remember how it used to be.
(Instrumental)