Classic Poem

Yes, I would the war were over
Would the cruel work was done
With our country undivided,
Just the battle fought and won
Let the contest now before us
Be decided by the sword
For the war cannot be ended
Till the Union is restored.
Yes, I would the war were over
Would the cruel work were done
With our country reunified,
And the many states as one
Yes, I would the war were over,
Would the cruel work were done
With our country reunified,
And the many states as one
Yes, I would the war were over,
Would the cruel work were done
With our country reunified,
And the many states as one
Yes, I would the war were over,
Would the cruel work was done
With our country reunified,
And the many states as one

2.

Dead upon the field of battle,
Fathers, sons, and brothers lie;
Friends are waiting — wives and mothers
Looking for them — by-and-by
Far away from home forever,
Many a noble boy lies slain
Look not for thy child, fond mother,
Thou shalt see him not again.

3.

Yes, I would the war were ended,
And the cruel struggle o'er;
But our flag must be defended,
And our country as before.
Peace, indeed, is Heaven's blessing,
Though its joys are easy lost;
Still we'll battle for our nation,
Whatsoe'er it yet may cost.