Bright Sunny South — Alison Krauss & Union Station

Chords and lyrics for Bright Sunny South by Alison Krauss & Union Station (key of A).

Intro

[Em] [A]

Verse 1

[A]From the bright sunny south to the [Em]war, I was sent,
[Em]E'er the days of my boyhood, I scarcely had spent.
[Em]From it's cool shady forests and deep flowing streams,
Ever fond in my mem'ry and sweet in my [A][Em]dreams.[Asus4]

Verse 2

Oh, my [A]dear little sister, I [Em]still see her tears.
[Em]When I had to leave home in our tender years.
[Em]And my sweet gentle mother, so dear to my heart,
It grieved me sincerely when we had to [A][Em]part.[Asus4]

Verse 3

Said my [A]kind-hearted father as [Em]he took my hand:
[Em]"As you go in defense of our dear native land,
[Em]"Son, be brave but show mercy whenever you can.
"Our hearts will be with you, 'til you 'turn [A][Em]again."[Asus4]

Verse 4

In my [A]bag there's a bible to [Em]show me the way,
[Em]Through my trials here on earth and to Heaven some day.
[Em]I will shoulder my musket and brandish my sword,
In defense of this land and the word of the [A][Em]Lord.[A][Asus4]
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