Dear Old Flag

[Verse 1] For the dear old flag I die Said the wounded drummer boy Mother, press your lips to mine O, they bring me peace and joy 'Tis the last time on earth I shall ever see your face Mother take me to your heart Let me die in your embrace [Chorus 1] For the dear old flag I die Mother, dry your weeping eye For the honor of our land And the dear old Flag I die [Verse 2] Do not mourn, my mother, dear Every pang will soon be o'er For I hear the angel band Calling from their starry shore Now I see their banners wave In the light of perfect day Though 'tis hard to part with you Yet I would not wish to stay [Chorus 2] For the dear old flag I die Mother, dry your weeping eye For the honor of our land And the dear old flag I die [Mandolin solo] [Verse 3] Farewell, mother, death's cold hand Weighs upon my spirit now And I feel his blighting breath Fan my pallid cheek and brow Closer, closer to your heart Let me feel that you are by While my sight is growing dim For the dear old flag I die [Chorus 3] For the dear old flag I die Mother, dry your weeping eye For the honor of our land And the dear old flag I die For the honor of our land And the dear old flag I die