[Intro] [Verse 1] Tell me tell me weary soldier from the rude and stirring wars Was my brother in the battle where you gained those noble scars? He was ever brave and valiant and I know he never fled Was his name a-mong the wounded or numbered with the dead? [Bridge] Was my brother in the battle when the tide of war ran high? You would know him in a moment by his dark and flashing eye [Chorus] Tell me tell me weary soldier will he never come a-gain Did he suffer ’mid the wounded or die among the slain? [Verse 2] Was my brother in the battle when the noble Highland host Were so wrongfully outnumbered on the Carolina coast? Did he struggle for the Union ’mid the thunder and the rain Till he fell a-mong the brave on a bleak Virginia plain? [Bridge] Oh I’m sure that he was dauntless and his courage never lagged While con-tending for the honor of our dear and cherished flag [Chorus] Tell me tell me weary soldier will he never come a-gain Did he suffer ’mid the wounded or die among the slain? [Verse 3] Was my brother in the battle when the flag of Erin came To the rescue of our banner and protection of our fame While the fleet from off the waters poured out terror and dismay Till the bold and erring foe fell like leaves on Autumn day? [Bridge] When the bugle called to battle and the cannon deeply roared Oh! I wish I could have seen him draw his sharp and shining sword [Chorus] Tell me tell me weary soldier will he never come a-gain Did he suffer ’mid the wounded or die among the slain? [Outtro]