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The Battle Of Secessionville (James and Alexander Campbell)

from A Room For Every Season (A Song For Every Room) by Jerry Axson

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The Battle Of Secessionville
(James and Alexander Campbell)
©Jerry Axson

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...

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from A Room For Every Season (A Song For Every Room), track released October 8, 2017
Produced by Jerry Axson.
Recorded at Lonesome Dog Studio in Columbia, SC by Jerry Axson.
Mixed at Archer Avenue Studio in Columbia, SC by Kenny McWilliams.
Mastered at Studio B in Charlotte, NC by Dave Harris.
Graphic design by Lonesome Dog Art

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Jerry Axson Columbia, South Carolina

To me simplicity is the root of all great thoughts. The secret thrill for me, the architect, is delivering that thought with unobtrusive complexity. Writing songs and composing music satisfy my soul and because of this I know exactly what I am designed to do, it’s just that simple. - Jerry Axson ... more

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