"The Girl I Left Behind Me" (American Version) - American March

The Girl I Left Behind Me is a traditional Irish tune first known as “Rambling Laborer”; it was brought to America in the mid-17th century. It was a traditional fife tune in England, and was used as a fife tune in the colonies during the Revolutionary War. In 1816, it was published in a collection of flute melodies as “Brighton Camp or the Girl I Left Behind Me.” The earliest known published lyrics appeared in Dublin’s Charms of Melody.

As was the case with most traditional music, endless variations in lyrics have been written throughout the generations. During the Civil War, “The Girl I Left Behind Me” was much used by both Union and Confederate troops, who adapted the song to describe various battles as well as the parting of soldiers from loved ones at home.

Also check out the British Version:
   • "The Girl I Left Behind Me" - British Folk...  

Media Featured:
First Invasion: The War of 1812 (2004)
North and South (1985)
One Man's Hero (1999)

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