"Momma, Look Sharp" lyrics

Momma, hey, momma
Come looking for me
I'm here in the meadow
By the red maple tree

Momma, hey, momma
Look sharp, here I'll be
Hey, hey, momma. Look sharp

Them soldiers they fired
Oh ma, did we run?
But when we turn around
The battle be dark
Then I went under
Ah ma, am I done?
Hey, hey, momma. Look sharp

My eyes are wide open
My face to the sky
Is that you, I'm hearing
In the tall grass near by?
Ah momma, come and find me
Before I do die
Hey, hey, momma. Look sharp

I'll close your eyes, my Billy
Them eyes that can not see
And I'll bury you, my Billy
Beneath the maple tree
And never again
Will you whisper to me
"Hey, hey, oh, momma. Look sharp."