I've dreamt your face a thousand times Since off to the wars have gone I must defend my countryside My sword is buckled on I'm fighting for my home from afar My foes I shall destroy I love you darling of my heart Your Southern soldier boy My dear I'm off to the battlefield Don't fear let your tears dry My sweetheart return home I will To cheer your weeping eye But should I fall in this our glorious cause Remember me with joy For prepared we are to pay any cost Your Southern soldier boy Keep faith my sweet with those who pray Whose hopes are in the field I know that we shall win the day For Southrons never yield So when you think of me while far away Just look above for joy For when I come home you my wife I'll make Your Southern soldier boy