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"I'm a Good Ol' Rebel", also called "The Good Old Rebel", is a pro-Confederate folk song and rebel song commonly attributed to Major James Innes Randolph. It was initially created by Randolph as a poem before evolving into an oral folk song and was only published in definitive written form in 1914.
During the chorus, the song's chord progression changes to and takes on a more moody, atmospheric sound. [10] The song ends with an echoing reiteration of its piano keys. Lyrically, "Us Placers" is a meditation on the perils of fame. [9] [11] Fiasco's verse depicts the over-indulgent lifestyles of rich and famous celebrities. [11]
1. Oh, we're de bully soldiers of de "First of Arkansas," We are fightin' for de Union, we are fightin' for de law, We can hit a Rebel furder dan a white man eber saw, As we go marching on. Chorus: Glory, glory hallelujah. Glory, glory hallelujah. Glory, glory hallelujah. As we go marching on. 2. See dar above the centre, where de flag is wavin ...
An Armalite AR-18, the subject of the song "Little Armalite" (also known as "My Little Armalite" or "Me Little Armalite") is an Irish rebel song which praises the Armalite AR-18 rifle that was widely used by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) as part of the paramilitary's armed campaign in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
During the American Civil War, music played a prominent role on each side of the conflict, Union (the North) and Confederate (the South). On the battlefield, different instruments including bugles, drums, and fifes were played to issue marching orders or sometimes simply to boost the morale of one's fellow soldiers.
Kevin Barry" is a popular Irish rebel song recounting the death of Kevin Barry, a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) who was hanged on 1 November 1920. He was 18 years old at the time. He is one of a group of IRA members executed in 1920–21 collectively known as The Forgotten Ten.
"Irish Soldier Laddie" – modern song about the events of 1798, written by Paddy McGuigan of the Barleycorn "Jimmy Murphy" – song of music hall origin with distinctly unusual chorus "Kelly of Killanne" – ballad by P.J. McCall (1861–1919), recounting the exploits of John Kelly, one of the most popular leader of the Wexford rebels. [9]
When a horse-man passes, the soldiers have a rule To cry out their loudest, "Mister, here's your mule!" But another custom, enchanting-er than these Is wearing out your grinders, eating goober peas. Chorus. Verse 3. Just before the battle, the General hears a row He says "The Yanks are coming, I hear their rifles now."