Confederate Anthem

David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe

O I'm a good old rebel, now that's just what I am,

And for this Yankee nation, I do not give a damn,

I'm glad I fought again' her, I only wish we'd won,

I ain't asked any pardon for anything I've done...



I hates the Yankee nation, and everything they do,

I hates the Declaration Of Independence too,

I hates the glorious Union, 'tis dripping with our blood,

I hates the striped banner, I fit it all I could...



I rode with Robert E. Lee for three years thereabout,

Got wounded in four places, and I starved at Point Lookout,

I cauched the rheumatism, a-camping in the snow,

But I killed a chance of Yankees, and I'd like to kill some more....



Three hundred thousand Yankees are stiff in Southern dust,

We got three hundred thousand before they conquered us,

They died of Southern fever and Southern steel and shot,

I wish there were three million, instead of what we got....



I can't take up my musket, and fight 'em down no more,

But I ain't gonna love 'em, now that is certain sure,

And I don't want no pardon for what I was and am,

I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn...



O I'm a good old rebel, now that's just what I am,

And for this Yankee nation, I do not give a damn,

I'm glad I fought again' her, I only wish we'd won,

I ain't asked any pardon, for anything I've done....

I ain't asked any pardon for anything I've done.

About Confederate Anthem

David Allan Coe's "Confederate Anthem" stands as a stark, unapologetic declaration of his complex relationship with American history and Southern identity. Recorded in the late 1980s, the track exemplifies Coe's signature blend of country rock and outlaw country, characterized by his gravelly vocals and raw, often controversial lyrics. The song directly addresses the legacy of the Confederacy, a subject Coe frequently explored to challenge mainstream narratives and provoke debate within the genre. Musically, the recording features a driving rhythm section that underscores the song's aggressive tone, reflecting Coe's willingness to tackle taboo topics head-on. While the song has sparked significant controversy regarding its historical references and racial implications, it remains a defining piece in Coe's discography, illustrating his role as a provocateur in country music. It serves as a cultural touchstone for discussions on regional pride, historical revisionism, and the boundaries of artistic expression in the genre during the late twentieth century.