You fought all the way Johnny Rebel Johnny Rebel
You fought all the way Johnny Reb.
I saw you were marchin with Robert E. Lee
You held your head a high tryin to win the victory.
You fought for your folks, but you didn't die in vain
Even though you lost, they speak highly of your name.
Chorus: Cause you.
I heard your teeth chatter from the cold outside
Saw the bullets open up the wounds in your side
I saw the young boys as they began to fall
You had tears in your eyes, cause you couldn't help at all.
Chorus: But you
I saw General Lee raise a saber in his hand
Heard the cannons roar as you made your last stand
You marched into battle with the Grey and the Red
When the cannon smoke cleared took days to count the dead.
Chorus: Cause you .
When Honest Abe heard the news about your fall
The folks thought he'd call, a great victory ball.
But he asked the band to play the song DIXIE
For you Johnny Rebel and all that you believe.
Chorus: Cause you.Yeah you.