Battle Cry of Freedom

by Barnes, William H. (Lyrics), Schreiner, Hermann L. (Composer)

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

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

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

While our boys have responded and to the field have gone
Shout, shout the battle-cry of freedom
Oar 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
And cheer for the daughters of freedom

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, 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