Dreamt I Was a Soldier - original song

Here is an original song about a soldier thinking about home during the Civil War. Used my 3 string guitar tuned to E B e.

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Comment by Derek Rose on October 15, 2017 at 4:49am

Thank you Bear, you put a smile on my goofy face this morning!

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on October 14, 2017 at 8:46pm

The magic that is Mr Derek Rose. Wonderful, as always Derek, but then you know I'm a fan anywho. Round of applause from me!

Comment by Derek Rose on October 14, 2017 at 3:19am

Thank you AGP! Much appreciate your kind comments.

Comment by Derek Rose on October 14, 2017 at 3:18am

Thanks Andries! It could have been longer with another chorus but didn't want to put anyone to sleep! Cool pic - looks like pretty elaborate costume and gear.

Comment by AGP # on October 13, 2017 at 11:40am

"Yep", "Great Tune & Vocals",Ā that's up there with your best DerekĀ  :-)

Comment by A.D.EKER on October 13, 2017 at 1:17am

a diverend Derek Song short & sweet, dont mater where you get the input, as long as you get it!! love that era in History do some reinacting meself ,but as a Scout /Mountainmen/ to take the soldierBoys treu the Plains & Forests, thanks brings back some Memories.

Comment by Derek Rose on October 12, 2017 at 3:26pm

Thanks Jim! That would be cool! :)

Comment by Derek Rose on October 12, 2017 at 3:26pm

Thank you Nancy! Civil War history is pretty fascinating, I can understand your dad's interest. I think we do come back so maybe...Ā  Love the Union Kitty and thanks again!

Comment by Derek Rose on October 12, 2017 at 3:22pm

Thanks Erasmo! Not quite used to 3 strings but it is fun.

Comment by Derek Rose on October 12, 2017 at 3:21pm

Thanks Rob!

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