Memorial Day

"Mama Look Sharp" from 1776

Momma, hey momma, come lookin' for me
I'm here in the meadow by the red maple tree
Momma, hey momma, look sharp, here I be
Hey, hey, momma look sharp

Them soldiers, they fired. Oh ma, did we run
But then we turned round and the battle begun
Then I went under, oh ma, am I done?
Hey, hey, momma look sharp

My eyes are wide open, my face to the sky
Is that you I'm hearin' in the tall grass nearby?
Momma come find me before I do die
Hey, hey, momma look sharp


I'll close your eyes, my Billy
Them eyes that cannot see
And I'll bury you, my Billy
Beneath the maple tree


And never again will you whisper to me
Hey, hey, momma look sharp

.~.~.~.~.~.~.

Hmm. Just reading these lyrics doesn't cut it; you must hear the song! It makes me cry every time I hear it...


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