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- When Johnny Comes Marching Home Lyrics

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 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 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 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 ‘em home They’ve been so far and gone so long What a joyful day when Johnny comes marching home America, America, when Johnny comes marching home America, America, when Janey 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 That joyful day when Johnny comes marching home

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Who wrote When Johnny Comes Marching Home lyrics?


When Johnny Comes Marching Home is written by Traditional, Dolly Parton.
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When was When Johnny Comes Marching Home released?


It is first released on November 11, 2003 as part of Dolly Parton's album "For God and Country" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind When Johnny Comes Marching Home lyrics?


When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home' by Dolly Parton celebrates the return of soldiers from war, emphasizing the joy and festivities that accompany their homecoming. The military service of soldiers requires them to make significant sacrifices, which lead to difficulties that soldiers must overcome during their post-combat existence, while the military conflict results in both psychological and physical damage to soldiers. The lyrics of When Johnny Comes Marching Home express happiness about homecoming through joyful festivities which create a party atmosphere and provide hopeful moments of introspection. The song presents two main themes which show how homecoming needs to be celebrated while people make sacrifices for their country and experience personal losses. The lyrics contain themes related to war and loss, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The content lacks explicit language and graphic elements but the discussion about soldiers' sacrifices and the reference to a soldier's suicide require parents to make their children watch these parts.
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Which genre is When Johnny Comes Marching Home?


When Johnny Comes Marching Home falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song When Johnny Comes Marching Home?


When Johnny Comes Marching Home song length is 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Traditional, Dolly Parton
Record Label(s): 2003 Dolly Records
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