Biography:
Ronnie Gilbert (September 7, 1926 – June 6, 2015) was an American folk singer, songwriter and activist. She was one of the original members of the Weavers with Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Fred Hellerman.
Gilbert was born in New York City, daughter of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Her mother, Sarah, was a dressmaker and trade unionist, and her father, Charles Gilbert, was a factory worker.
Gilbert's singing was characterized as "a crystalline, bold contralto."
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[Intro]
Bm A G F# Bm
[Verse 1]
Bm
When Johnny comes marching home again,
D
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm
We'll give him a hearty welcome then
D F#
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm A
The men will cheer the boys will shout
G F#
The ladies they will all turn out
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
[Verse 2]
Bm
The old church bell will peal with joy
D
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm
To welcome home our darling boy,
D F#
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm A
The village lads and lassies say
G F#
With roses they will strew the way,
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
[Verse 3]
Bm
Get ready for the Jubilee,
D
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm
We'll give the hero three times three,
D F#
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm A
The laurel wreath is ready now
G F#
To place upon his loyal brow
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
[Verse 4]
Bm
Let love and friendship on that day,
D
Hurrah, hurrah!
Bm
Their choicest pleasures then display,
D F#
Hurrah, hurrah!
Bm A
And let each one perform some part,
G F#
To fill with joy the warrior's heart,
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
Bm A G F# Bm
[Verse 1]
Bm
When Johnny comes marching home again,
D
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm
We'll give him a hearty welcome then
D F#
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm A
The men will cheer the boys will shout
G F#
The ladies they will all turn out
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
[Verse 2]
Bm
The old church bell will peal with joy
D
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm
To welcome home our darling boy,
D F#
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm A
The village lads and lassies say
G F#
With roses they will strew the way,
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
[Verse 3]
Bm
Get ready for the Jubilee,
D
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm
We'll give the hero three times three,
D F#
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Bm A
The laurel wreath is ready now
G F#
To place upon his loyal brow
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
[Verse 4]
Bm
Let love and friendship on that day,
D
Hurrah, hurrah!
Bm
Their choicest pleasures then display,
D F#
Hurrah, hurrah!
Bm A
And let each one perform some part,
G F#
To fill with joy the warrior's heart,
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
Bm A G F# Bm
And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
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