Jerry Axson - The Battle of Secessionville Lyrics

I was astonished to hear you were there
When they attacked our Pointe yesterday
As soon as I heard I searched for you
But a prisoner told me you were safe
I did all I could to beat you
I'm sure you gave your all against me
I hope we never meet face to face
Such bitter enemies

My blood, my flesh, my brother
When we charge up those green hills
We will cry the cry of war
At the Battle of Secessionville
We are our fathers' sons
And we are our mothers' tears
We are our brother's keeper
So keep these letters near
I am my brother's keeper
I will keep your letters near

They've sent the wounded to Hilton Head
I pray they go home soon
There are more dead than living here
And the sun burns hot by noon
I hope we both get through this
Somehow alive and well
Then I will have my story
And you will have yours to tell

My blood, my flesh, my brother
When we charge up those green hills
We will cry the cry of war
At the Battle of Secessionville
We are our fathers' sons
And we are our mothers' tears
We are our brother's keeper
So keep these letters near
I am my brother's keeper
I will keep your letters near