When Johnny Comes Marching Home Lyrics
Dolly Parton
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
Song & Lyrics Facts
When Johnny Comes Marching Home is a song written and recorded by the legendary country music singer, Dolly Parton. The single was released in 1983 as part of her album Heartbreak Express.
It was co-written by Richard Mainegra and produced by Gary Klein. The track features backing vocals from Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Lyrically, it follows the story of a woman waiting for her soldier husband to come home after serving in war. When Johnny Comes Marching Home is one of Parton's most popular songs and has been covered by many artists over the years. The powerful lyrics have resonated with listeners for decades and continue to capture the emotions of longing for a loved one.