Sheet Music Lyrics

Battle-Cry of Freedom
Words by Wm. H. Barnes
Music by H.L. Schreiner

1.
Our flag is proudly floating on the land and on the main,
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom;
Beneath it oft we've conquer'd and will conquer oft again,
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom.

Chorus:
Our Dixie forever, she's never at a loss,
Down with the eagle and up with the cross;
We'll rally 'round the bonny flag, we'll rally once again
Shouting the battle cry of freedom. 

2.
Our gallant boys have marched to the rolling of the drum
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom
And leaders in charge cry, "come boys come,"
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom

Chorus:

3. 
They have laid down their lives on the bloody battle-field,
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom
Their mottis is resistance-- "To tyrants we'll not yield,"
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom

Chorus:

4. While our boys have responded and to the field have gone
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom
Our noble women also have aided them at home,
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom

Chorus:

Our women forever, God bless them, huzza!
With their smiles and favors, they aid us in the war;
In the tent and on the battle-field, the boys remember them,
And cheer for the daughters of freedoom.

5.
Let the joyous sound re-echo o'er the land and o'er the sea
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom
Our Southern sky is brightening and soon we will be free
Shout, shout the battle cry of freedom

Chorus:
Our Dixie forever, &c.