When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Story Behind The Song

A marching song used in the Civil War as "Yay for war" song. Later lyrics were written as Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye, and were anti-war. Both versions are treated here instrumentally

Song Length 3:49 Genre Folk - General
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood Relaxed Similar Artists Chet Atkins
Era 1800 - 1899
Performance Steve Rapson Label RG Music

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