Lyrics and music by D. W. Belisle. Published by Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, PA., 1863.  6 pp., three verses, measuring 13 x 10”. Exhibits light chipping of left margin & slight yellowing all round; else VG.

Lee & Walker specialized in the patriotic songs, and the front cover lists seventy two of their “National and Patriotic Songs, Ballads, &c, Arranged for piano.” Of which “Tread Lightly Where Hero’s Tread” is listed as No. 45.

First Verse:

“Tread lightly here! This lonely grave,

is now the resting place of one,

who fought his country’s flag to save,

and fell with Freedom’s armor on!

Tread lightly then the hero now sleeps

the unbroken sleep of death,

With laurels on his noble brow

then speak his name with loyal breath.”

Solid CW song collectible.