Music played an important role in the American Revolution.
In the days prior to electronic communication, music served not only as a form of entertainment,
but communication as well.
Music was also employed to convey both patriotism and the grievances of the colonists.
There were many songs from the period leading up to and during the American Revolution
that were instrumental in promoting liberty and freedom in the colonies.
Listed below are several songs supporting the Patriotic Cause leading to
the creation of the United States.
Click on any song below for its background explaining the context and purpose of the song.
For some of the songs there is also an audio clip of the song played on the fife.
If you have a favorite song from the American Revolution, let us know by contacting our
Webmaster.
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Presentations on the music of the American Revolution
are available upon request. For more information,
check our fife and drum flyer
or visit our Speakers Bureau.
Fife & Drum Performances
Come and enjoy our fife & drum performances
on the following dates.
2025
June
Location: Old State Capital, 300 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Setup at 8:00 a.m.)
Location: SAR Headquarters, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (muster at 9:30 a.m.)
July
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY
Time: 11:30 a.m. (muster at 11:00 a.m.)
Location: Jack Jouett House, 255 Craig's Creek Road, Versailles, KY
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
August
Location: Hunter Shelter, Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd.,
Carlisle, KY
Time: 4:00 p.m.
September
Location: Old State Capital, 300 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Setup at 5:00 p.m.)
2026
June
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY
Time: TBD (Setup at TBD)
July
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY
Time: TBD (Setup at TBD)
Songs of the American Revolution
The Girl I Left Behind Me (1758)