Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Written in 1863 by Louis Lambert (a pseudonym of Patrick Gilmore), this song was one of the most popular on the Union side in the second half of the U.S. Civil War. It clearly shows the longing of family for the return of their loved ones fighting the war.
– Union troops march down Pennsylvania Ave...
[Verse 1]
When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah!
The men will cheer, the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out
That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home
Get ready for the Jubilee, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll celebrate the victory, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll all join in the big parade
And let the soldier have his day
That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home
[Chorus]
America, America, when Johnny comes marching home
America, America, when Johnny comes marching home
We'll sound the horns and beat the drums
Salute them for a job well done
That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home
[Verse 2]
The old church bell will ring with joy, Hurrah! Hurrah!
To welcome home our girls and boys, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Cause Janey too has done her best
She's fought as hard as all the rest
She'll march along when Johnny comes marching home
[Verse 3]
When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah!
The men will cheer, the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out
That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home
Twill be so good to have them home
They've been so far and gone so long
What a joyful day when Johnny comes marching home
[Chorus]
America, America, when Johnny comes marching home
America, America, when Johnny comes marching home
We'll sound the horns and beat the drums
Salute them for a job well done
That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home
When Johnny Comes Marching Home was written by Patrick Gilmore.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home was produced by Dolly Parton & Kent Wells & Tony Smith.
Dolly Parton released When Johnny Comes Marching Home on Tue Nov 11 2003.
A soldier coming home from war.