Battle Of Bull Run
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C F C
The sun shown bright and clear that day we all left Washington
F C
To lick the Rebel boys in gray at the Battle of Bull Run
F C
They came from Pennsylvania and some from Maryland
F C
To see the Rebel boys get spanked by Honest Abe's broad hand
F C
We said we'll run 'em to Atlanta and to Galveston Bay
F C F C
But they ran us back to Washington and Philadelphia and Philadelphia
F C
The ladies wore their brightest shawls the gentlemen were gay
F C
They came to see their Yankee boys whip old Virginia
F C
I held my momma's hand and skipped when a soldier said to me
F C
Would you rather have Jeff Davis' hat or the sword of Bobbie Lee
F C
We said we'll run 'em to Atlanta and to Galveston Bay
F C F C
But they ran us back to Washington and Philadelphia and Philadelphia
F C
And then the general doffed his hat and said let's rest a spell
F C
And for the first time we all heard that awful rebel yell
F C
The waters of Manassas creek became a ruby red
F C
And many a Reb and Yankee boy lay in the willows dead
F C
We said we'll run 'em to Atlanta and to Galveston Bay
F C F C
But they ran us back to Washington and Philadelphia and Philadelphia
F C
A fight locked in the chest of time too horrible to tell
F C
Virginny's true green countryside became a lake of hell
F C
Don't count your chicks before they're hatched or you'll work until it's done
F C
Remember yes remember long the Battle of Bull Run
F C
We said we'll run 'em to Atlanta and to Galveston Bay
F C F C
But they ran us back to Washington and Philadelphia and Philadelphia
How to play Battle Of Bull Run
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.