Johnny Rebel held his flag up high, 'cos he didn't wanna see it burn
The immigrants tried to wipe him out, but his pride they couldn't turn
For his land he would fight to the death, like a warrior of the old days
To see the immigrants overrun his land made ol' Johnny rage

Rebel with a cause, you held your flag up high
Rebel with a cause, couldn't see your country die
Rebel with a cause, your country's changing fast
Rebel with a cause, your pride will forever last

He had the power to take back his land
Though he could not do it alone
'Cos the White man you must wake up
Wherever your flags are flown

Johnny Rebel held his flag up high, 'cos he didn't wanna see it burn
The immigrants tried to wipe him out, but his pride they couldn't turn
For his land he would fight to the death, like a warrior of the old days
To see the immigrants overrun his land made ol' Johnny rage