George Villiers' version of music

George Villiers' version of music THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG
by Harry McCarthy
(died 1874)
George Villiers' version of Bonnie Blue Flag music
This web page was last updated 14 Feb. 1999

1. We are a band of brothers And native to the soil, Fighting for the property We gained by honest toil; And when our rights were threatened, The cry rose near and far-- "Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star!" CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	This Player starts automatically. For Netscape users, it plays one verse & stops. For Internet Explorer users it loops infinitely.
2. As long as the Union Was faithful to her trust, Like friends and like brothers Both kind were we and just; But now, when Northern treachery Attempts our rights to mar, We hoist on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star. CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	Player added here for convience of Netscape users, since Netscape won't loop infinitely like Internet Explorer.
3. First gallant South Carolina Nobly made the stand, Then came Alabama, Who took her by the hand. Next quickly Mississippi, Georgia and Florida All raised on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star. CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	Player added here for convience of Netscape users, since Netscape won't loop infinitely like Internet Explorer.
4. Ye men of valor, gather round The banner of the right; Texas and fair Louisiana Join us in the fight. Davis, our loved president, And Stephens statesman are; Now rally round the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star. CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	Player added here for convience of Netscape users, since Netscape won't loop infinitely like Internet Explorer.
5. And here's to old Virginia-- The Old Dominion State-- Who with the young Confederacy At length has linked her fate; Impelled by her example, Now other states prepare To hoist on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star. CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	Player added here for convience of Netscape users, since Netscape won't loop infinitely like Internet Explorer.
6. Then cheer, boys, cheer; Raise the joyous shout, For Arkansas and North Carolina Now have both gone out; And let another rousing cheer For Tennessee be given, The single star of the Bonnie Blue Flag Has grown to be eleven. CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	Player added here for convience of Netscape users, since Netscape won't loop infinitely like Internet Explorer.
7. Then here's to our Confederacy, Strong are we and brave; Like patriots of old we'll fight Our heritage to save. And rather than submit to shame, To die we would prefer; So cheer for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star. CHORUS: Hurrah! Hurrah! For Southern rights hurrah! Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.	Player added here for convience of Netscape users, since Netscape won't loop infinitely like Internet Explorer.