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montgomery,AL

The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.

But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.

This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals was born.

The words are:
Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky.
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh

I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.

Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forc

10/23/2007 3:36:49 PM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Thanks for sharing that AL Grower. I learned something new today...and something well worth knowing.

Mark

10/23/2007 4:51:50 PM

Mn

I learned something new too. God Bless all those who are and have served this country so well.

10/23/2007 5:23:45 PM

North Smithfield, RI USA

We are all Americans and thank the Veterans of all generations for our freedom and the rights which many millions of people in the world don't have. Thank you AL grower for a great post !

10/23/2007 7:06:49 PM

Cornell, Wi

Thanks Al

10/25/2007 10:54:48 PM

Waitakere New Zealand

very touching many of our scout groups use taps [the first verse] as part of there closing ceremony, it always gives me goose bumps, thanks for sharing that, never knew the other verses or the story, puts a whole new meaning to it

10/26/2007 6:07:53 AM