Ballou's Letter Key: Am Sullivan Ballou 3/28/1829 Smithfield RI, Killed at 1st Bull Run July 21, 1861 Artist : Larry Luvaul 4/4/2011 Verse 2 and 4 are spoken with music, the rest of the verses are sung Am... Verse 1 Am C G Am My dear Sarah, we shall move on the morrow Am C G Am I feel impelled, to write a few lines Am C G Am In this letter, that may fall under your eyes. Am C G Am The day may be dark and I will be no more. Chorus: Em D Am Sarah my love for you is deathless Em D Am It binds me with cables none can break Em D Am Yet my love of country's like a strong wind Em D Am It pushes me onward to the battlefield Verse 2 Spoken Am C G Am The mem'ries of blissful times spent with you Am C G Am I feel grateful, we enjoyed them so long. Am C G Am It's hard to give up the hopes, I carried so strong. Am C G Am That we might be together and seen our sons grew Verse3 Am C G Am If I die Sarah, my love for you is endless Am C G Am When my last breath, calls your name on the field. Am C G Am Forgive my faults and pains, that are real. Am C G Am I'd wash out with tears, every spot on your happiness Chorus: Em D Am Sarah my love for you is deathless Em D Am It binds me with cables none can break Em D Am Yet my love of country's like a strong wind Em D Am It pushes me onward to the battlefield Verse 4 Spoken Am C G Am Sarah if I could flit around, unseen in death Am C G Am Then I shall always, be near to your light. Am C G Am In the gladdest days and darkest nights Am C G Am The soft breeze you feel, on your cheek will be my breath. Verse 5 Am C G Am Sarah when the cool air, 'round your temple fans Am C G Am It shall be my spirit, passing by. Am C G Am So Sarah do not mourn me when I die Am C G Am Think of me gone and wait til we meet again. Chorus: Em D Am Sarah my love for you is deathless Em D Am It binds me with cables none can break Em D Am Yet my love of country's like a strong wind Em D Am It pushes me onward to the battlefield This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may use this file for private study, scholarship, or research only. Enjoy reverbnation.com/larryluvaul End
