Southern Soldier Boy, The

Jig · 6/8 · B minor

The Southern Soldier Boy is a traditional jig composed by G.W. Alexander in the key of B minor. Set in 6/8 meter, the tune features a lively yet poignant character typical of mid-nineteenth-century repertoire. While specific historical associations and exact dates of its composition remain uncertain, it survives as a notable example of Civil War-era musical heritage.

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