"Goober Peas" is a humorous song that lightheartedly portrays the daily life of a Confederate soldier. It was a popular tune among the Confederate army and remains beloved in the South today. This version is a children's rendition, demonstrating that the song continues to be a part of American culture (it's also the only version we could obtain for free). Goober peas refer to boiled peanuts. Due to supply line issues and food shortages, Confederate soldiers often had little to eat other than pea

My 5th graders study the Civil War, and we sing Civil War songs, Goober Peas being one of them. My students do not have the experience with boiled peanuts that students from the South do, so I have the honor of introducing them! Here is one of my classes reactions! | Kristin Lukow - Elementary Music Education