When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Johnny Rebel) Lyrics

When Johnny comes marching home HURRAH HURRAH!
Well give him a hearty welcome then HURRAH HURRAH!
The men will cheer, the boys will shout
And the ladies they will all turn out
And well all be gay when Johnny comes marching home

The old churchbell will peel with joy HURRAH HURRAH!
To welcome home our darling boy HURRAH HURRAH!
The village lads and lassies say
With roses they will strew the way
And well all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home

Get ready for the jubilee HURRAH HURRAH!
Well give the hero three times three HURRAH HURRAH!
The laurel wreath is ready now
To place upon his loyal brow
And well all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home

Let love and friendship on that day HURRAH HURRAH!
Their choicest treasures then display HURRAH HURRAH!
And let each one perform his part
To fill with joy the warriors heart
And well all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home

(written by: L. Lampert 1861)