The American Civil War – like most wars – was popularized and memorialized in song. Some are light melodies and some are more somber reminders of the horrors of the Civil War battles.

In no particular order, here are 20 of the most popular songs about the Civil War regiments, life, battles and memorials.

1. Dixie
2. Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone
3. Beautiful Dreamer
4. We Are Coming Father Abraham, 300,000 More
5. The Battle Cry of Freedom
6. Marching Through Georgia
7. When Johnnie Comes Marching Home
8. Battle Hymm of the Republic
9. Maryland, My Maryland
10. Drafted Into The Army
11. All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight
12. Come Home father
13. Ellie Rhee
14. Old Black Joe
15. The Vacant Chair
16. Tis But A Little Faded Flower
17. The Bonnie Blue Flag
18. Sherman’s March to the Sea
19. John Brown’s Body
20. Tenting On The Old Camp Ground

Many of these songs can be found in the Library of Congress Historic American Sheet Music collection.

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