"God Save the South" is a poem-turned-song considered by some to have been the unofficial national anthem of the Confederate States of America.

[4] Some considered "God Save The South" the de facto national anthem of the Confederacy.

[5][6] Its main rival for the unofficial title was "Dixie", was popular among Confederate soldiers and citizens as a marching and parade song.

That honor rightly belongs to 'God Save the South' not just by virtue of its status as the new nation's first published song but also because of its stirring poetry and its outstanding musical setting.

[9][10] De Cœniél wrote another tune for "God Save the South" after Ellerbrock's original.

[6] The fifth verse has been cited as an example of the citizens of the Confederacy's perceived affiliation with George Washington, a rebel of the American Revolutionary War.

Lay Thou their legions low, roll back the ruthless foe, Let the proud spoiler know God's on our side.

For the great war is nigh, and we will win or die, Chanting our battle cry, "Freedom or death!"