cd: The Civil War Anthology
track 2: Last Night Richmond
Victory at Five Forks
And Petersburg has fell
We can see the end in sight
Four years of living hell
General Grant has ordered us
To march for Richmond town
The rebel ranks are
All but broken down
We can see the city burning
Across the river in the night
We wondered if we’d see the day
They’d lose their will to fight
For those of us still left
There’s little satisfaction now
Except to know
We’re still alive somehow
(And it’s your) Last night Richmond
Your fortune’s gone awry
Lay down your arms
And wave your white flags high
(And it’s your) Last night Richmond
The time is drawing nigh
Old Jeff Davis didn’t even tell you goodbye
Old Jeff Davis didn’t even tell you goodbye
All your righteous glory
Is about to see its end
No need to fight for something
That you know you can’t defend
Rumor has it all your generals
Took a southbound train
Running off like
Cowards from the bane
Chorus
Word has filtered back to us
There’s chaos in your streets
Prison breaks and looters
Mark the sign of your defeat
No more will “On to Richmond ”
Be our futile battle cry
Tomorrow morn
Your dream will finally die
Chorus
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