Aura Lea

"Aura Lea"
Cover of Confederate version (1864)
Song
LanguageEnglish
Published1861 by John Church Company
Genresentimental ballad
Composer(s)George R. Poulton
Lyricist(s)W. W. Fosdick

"Aura Lea" (sometimes spelled "Aura Lee") is an American Civil War song about a maiden. It was written by W. W. Fosdick (lyrics) and George R. Poulton (music). The melody was used in Elvis Presley's 1956 hit song "Love Me Tender".

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