Cat. #1226 (MFH #848) - As sung by Glenda Sue Richardson, Mountain View, Arkansas on August 31, 1971
VERSE 1
Th sun was sinking in th west
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But away from his home in Texas
They laid him down to die
VERSE 2
At last they gathered 'round him
His comrades in that fray
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Was kneeling by his side
To stop th life blood flowing
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VERSE 3
When he ---- last word ---
He found was all in vain
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For weep no more for me
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VERSE 4
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Now, listen what I say
I'm going to tell a story
While my spirit pass away
Way back in northwest Texas
That good ole lone-star state
There's one for me comin'
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VERSE 5
A fair young girl, my Sister
My only pal, my ----
She was my friend, from boyhood
I have no one --- --- ---
I loved her as a Brother
And with her fondest care
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VERSE 6
Now, Mother, she lies sleeping
Beneath that churchyard sod
An' many a day has passed away
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My Father, he lies sleeping
Beneath th deep blue sea
I have no other kindred
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But O, th country was invaded
They called for volunteers
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VERSE 7
Saying, go my darlin' Brother
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My heart may need th presence
But th country needs you more
It is true I love my country
For her, I gave my all
If it hadn't been for my Sister
I would been content to ---
VERSE 8
I'm dying comrades dying
An' you'll never see me more
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At th little cabin door ---
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It be from a Brother
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We'll be to her as Brothers
Till th last one does fall
VERSE 9
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