Lyrics
As I walk through the woods on a cold winter's eve
I hear voices far away, it seems so hard to believe
That I hear these conversations with my very own ears
Because I'm standing all alone, not another soul is near
I thought I heard a young boy say "daddy what do we do
With these brand new coats of grey that they've given me and you?"
He said "boy that coat represents our great Southern land
So wear it with pride - one day I know you'll understand"
I thought I heard a woman say, "husband I love you
I'll be waiting right here to greet you when the war is through"
I heard the man reply, "my dear dont worry I'll be fine
I promise I'll be home, it's just a matter of time"
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again
Hear the cry of Confederates lost many years ago
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold
Keep Dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time
A heard a fire crackling far away from where I stood
I heard so many Southern strangers form a perfect brotherhood
I hear horses rumble carrying their soldiers off to fight
Gunshots pierce the silence of a common quiet night
I hear yelling fade away as a man draws his final breath
And with his rifle and his honor, he falls down to his death
I hear hell-on-Earth and battle rage beneath dark eastern skies
Brothers telling one another their ultimate goodbyes
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again
Hear the cry of Confederates lost many years ago
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold
Keep Dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time
After 4 years of arduous service
Marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude
The Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to
Yield to overwhelming numbers and resources
I need not tell the survivors of so many hard fought battles
Who have remained steadfast to the last
That I have consented to this result from no distrust of them
But feeling their valor and devotion could accomplish
Nothing that could compensate the loss that
Would have attended continuation of the contest
I have determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those
Whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen
By the terms of the agreement
Officers and men can return to their homes
And remain there until it's changed
I heard a young boy cry as he fell down to his knees
He said "Jesus let my father rest in peace, I beg you please"
I heard a young boy cry as he took his father's hand
"Daddy now I understand"- and then a boy became a man
I heard a woman open up her front door all alone
She recieves news that her husband will not be returning home
I heard a woman break down and pray to God and scream
"What I feel it is so real, it's in the air, it's not a dream"
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again
Hear the cry of Confederates lost many years ago
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold
Keep Dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time
Until the end of time
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again
Hear the cry of Confederates lost many years ago
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold
Keep Dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time
You will take with you the satisfaction
That proceeds from the conciousness of duty faithfully performed
And I earnestly pray that a merciful God
Will extend to you his blessing and protection
With unceasing admiration of your constancy and
Devotion to your country
And a greatful rememberance of your kind and
Generous consideration for myself
I bid you an affectionate farewell
Southern wind blow on, through our unforgotten land
Here today and yesteryear are reunited once again
Hear the cry of Confederates lost many years ago
Cannons thunder and a lonesesome locomotive whistle blows
Share your pride inside with your fellow rebel souls
Hear their stories from beyond the grave, so many left untold
Keep Dixieland alive in your heart and in your mind
Southern wind blows once again and will until the end of time