"Brigadier General Harriet Tubman: Hero of the Combahee River Raid"

"Brigadier General Harriet Tubman: Hero of the Combahee River Raid" A Song Celebrating Her Leadership and the Combahee River Raid Verse 1 Governor Moore stood proud and said, “Brigadier General Harriet Tubman led, With strength and courage, she stood for the free, The only woman to lead, bold as can be.” Chorus Brigadier General Harriet Tubman, brave and true, Led three hundred Black soldiers, loyal and Union blue. From Dorchester fields to Carolina’s shore, Her leadership shines forever more. Verse 2 Chosen as General for bravery shown, Through battles fought, her courage had grown. She led Black soldiers with honor and pride, Her deeds remembered, far and wide. Chorus Brigadier General Harriet Tubman, bold and true, Led three hundred Black soldiers, loyal and Union blue. From Dorchester fields to Carolina’s shore, Her leadership shines forever more. Verse 3 On June Second, Eighteen Sixty-Three, Harriet led boats to set people free. Seven hundred fifty heard freedom’s call, Men, women, and children—she saved them all. Chorus Brigadier General Harriet Tubman, strong and bright, Her courage a beacon through day and night. In fields and rivers, her legend was made, Freeing her people in that brave raid. Verse 4 With Colonel Montgomery and Colonel Higginson, She planned the raid, and the fight was won. Through marshes and waters, so wide and deep, She led the boats with a promise to keep. Chorus Brigadier General Harriet Tubman, fierce and wise, Her star now lights up Maryland skies. A legacy strong, forever more, Guiding the brave to freedom’s shore.