For the Dear Old Flag, I Die

For The Dear Old Flag, I Die is an American 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 brave little drummer boy who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. 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 earthI shall ever see your faceMother take me to your heart,Let me die in your embrace. (Chorus) Verse 2 (Chorus) Verse 3 (Chorus)

For the Dear Old Flag, I Die

For The Dear Old Flag, I Die is an American 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 brave little drummer boy who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. 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 earthI shall ever see your faceMother take me to your heart,Let me die in your embrace. (Chorus) Verse 2 (Chorus) Verse 3 (Chorus)