Product Overview
Published by Hal Leonard. The Hawaiian ukulele can be traced back to about 1879. That's a bit late for the Civil War, but had the beloved uke been around then, it would have been perfect for playing for these 25 tunes of the era that boosted morale, championed causes, pulled on the heartstrings, or gave impetus to battle. Includes: • All Quiet Along the Potomac • Annie Laurie • Aura Lee • The Battle Cry of Freedom • Battle Hymn of the Republic • The Bonnie Blue Flag • Dixie • Garryowen • The Girl I Left Behind Me • Goober Peas • Home, Sweet Home • John Brown's Body • Just Before the Battle, Mother • Kathleen Mavourneen • Kingdom Coming • Lorena • Marching Through Georgia • Maryland, My Maryland • Oh, Shenandoah • Tenting on the Old Camp Ground • Tramp, Tramp, Tramp • We Are Coming, Father Abra'am • Weeping, Sad and Lonely • When Johnny Comes Marching Home • Yellow Rose of Texas – all in standard C tuning, with notation, tablature and accompanying lyrics. The book also includes notes on the songs and historical commentary, and a handy chord chart!
