. . . "\"Goober Peas\" is a traditional folk song probably originating in the Southern United States. It was popular with Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War, and is still sung frequently in the South to this day. It has been recorded and sung by scores of artists, including Burl Ives, Tennessee Ernie Ford and The Kingston Trio.The lyrics of \"Goober Peas\" are a description of daily life during the last few years of the Civil War for Southerners."@en . .