This was the original, official name of the song “Taps”.
- “Extinguish Lights”
- “Lights Out”
- “Final Farewell”
- “Lowering the Flag”
This was the original, official name of the song “Taps”.
“Extinguish Lights”. Written during the Civil War by General Dan Butterfield to direct his troops to extinguish lanterns and campfires. Shortly after that the song started to be played at funerals. It was officially renamed “Taps” in 1892.