During the Civil War, the lyrics of "Dixie" were changed; there were many variations. This one was written by Confederate General Albert Pike.
Southerners, hear your country call you!
Up, lest worse than death befall you!
To arms! To arms! To arms in Dixie! . . .
Fear no danger! Shun no labor!
Lift up rifle, pike, and sabre! . . .
To arms! To arms! Advance the flag of Dixie!
For Dixie's land we take our stand, and live or die for Dixie!
To arms! To arms! And conquer peace for Dixie!
To arms! To arms! And conquer peace for Dixie!
The new lyrics to the song tried to inspire Southerners to
send supplies to Confederate troops.
manufacture ammunitions for the war.
fight for the Confederate cause.
continue to grow cotton and other crops.