Johnnie
Homecoming Harmony: Johnny's Resilience and Heartfelt Return
Lyrics
When Johnny comes marching home again,
Anticipation for Johnny's return, celebration
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Expressing joy and excitement
We'll give him a hearty welcome then,
Planning a warm reception for Johnny
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Repeating the joyous exclamation
The men will cheer, the boys will shout,
Expectation of cheering from men
The ladies they will all turn out,
Anticipation of everyone's participation
And we'll all be there,
Emphasizing collective presence for Johnny's return
When Johnny comes marching home.
Reiterating the anticipation of Johnny's return
When Johnny comes marching home again,
Repetition of the welcoming sentiments
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,
-And we'll all be there,
-When Johnny comes marching home.
-With drums and guns and guns and drums, hurroo, hurroo
Reflecting on the toll of war on Johnny's appearance and health
With drums and guns and guns and drums, hurroo, hurroo
-With drums and guns and guns and drums
-The enemy nearly slew ye,
-Darling John, it's been so long,
-Johnny I hardly knew ye.
-Tis glad I am to see ye home, hurroo, hurroo
Expressing happiness at seeing Johnny despite his changed appearance
Tis glad I am to see ye home, hurroo, hurroo
-Tis glad I am to see ye home
-My darling John, so pale and worn
-So low in check, so high in bone
-Oh Johnny I hardly knew ye.
-When Johnny comes marching home again,
Continuing the anticipation and celebration of Johnny's return
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,
-And we'll all be there,
-When Johnny comes marching home.
-Where are your eyes that were so mild, hurroo, hurroo
Questioning the changes in Johnny's demeanor and relationship
Where are your eyes that were so mild, hurroo, hurroo
-Where are your eyes that were so mild
-When my poor heart you first beguiled
-Why did ye run from me and the child
-Oh Johnny, I hardly knew ye.
-When Johnny comes marching home again,
Reiterating the joyful reception awaiting Johnny
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,
-And we'll all be there,
-When Johnny comes marching home.
-Where are your legs that used to run, hurroo, hurroo
Expressing surprise and sadness at the physical changes in Johnny
Where are your legs that used to run, hurroo, hurroo
-Where are your legs that used to run
-When first you went to carry a gun
-Indeed your dancing days are done
-Oh Johnny, I hardly knew ye.
-Ye haven't an arm, and ye haven't a leg, hurroo, hurroo
Describing Johnny's severe physical injuries from war
Ye haven't an arm, and ye haven't a leg, hurroo, hurroo
-Ye haven't an arm, and ye haven't a leg
-Ye're an eyeless, boneless, chickenless egg
-And Ye'll have to put with a bowl to beg
-Oh Johnny I hardly knew ye.
-When Johnny comes marching home again,
Repeating the celebratory anticipation of Johnny's return
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,
-And we'll all be there,
-When Johnny comes marching home
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