The author has been performing Civil War songs in the Atlanta/North Georgia area for almost 20 years. In that time, the fifteen songs in this book have emerged as the most popular. The background of each song is discussed, and the words/guitar chords are included. Songs include "Aura Lee", "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "Battle Cry of Freedom", "Bonnie Blue Flag", "Dixie", "Goober Peas", "Hold the Fort", "Home Sweet Home", "Johnny is Gone for a Soldier", "Marching Through Georgia", "Maryland, My Maryland", "Oh Susanna", "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!", When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Yellow Rose of Texas". There are 30 photos in this book, with 11 of them in color.