Keep the Home Fires Burning...a WW1 song (with lyrics)

[@CaesarInVa]

Every once in awhile, I'd catch my grand-father, a WWI veteran, humming this song melancholically as he sat in his favorite over-stuffed chair and gazed out the window of his home in Wildwood, NJ. I always wondered what memories he was seeing in the far distance.

[@noldraper4474]

I doubt i'm the only fella to be reduced to a teary mess right now. Thank uou for sharing this info. My Grandfather was a gun team leader in the Kings Royal Horse Artillery during the WW1. He passed away long before I was born, but left his medals to my Dad. This song is everything.

[@hottomek7423]

@@noldraper4474 You arent.

[@shayZero]

Valhalla got many young farm boys 100 years ago. Turning up at the Longhouse ready to party. The bravery and sacrifice can never be forgotten and I pray that we never have the events of the first half of the 20th Century play out in our of our children's lifetimes.

[@williamstone7544]

I’d like to dedicate this song to the men and women whom served their countries.As well as other nations. Thank you for your services. Your time given the circumstances is invaluable to all of us. William Stone.

[@mohammadrezapahlavi4578]

Beautiful rendition, John. I love old war songs.

[@john-whitehead]

Thanks for listening, Joshua. Glad you like it! ~John~

[@hutchbesoins7949]

Grade 10 history course brought me here

[@BENNYMANS99]

My first time to hear this beautiful song in it's entirety .. an excellent rendition John .. very enjoyable listening, Kind regards .. Brian.

[@john-whitehead]

+BENNYMANS99 Many thanks for listening and commenting, Brian. Yes, I too had never heard the complete song until this week......I thought the chorus was the entire song! Best wishes ~ John ~

[@lavoxii]

They were summoned from the hillside They were called in from the glen, And the country found them ready At the stirring call for men. Let no tears add to their hardships As the soldiers pass along, And although your heart is breaking Make it sing this cheery song Keep the Home Fires Burning, While your hearts are yearning, Though your lads are far away They dream of home. There's a silver lining Through the dark clouds shining, Turn the dark cloud inside out 'Til the boys come home. Overseas there came a pleading, "Help a nation in distress." And we gave our glorious laddies Honour bade us do no less, For no gallant son of freedom To a tyrant's yoke should bend, And a noble heart must answer To the sacred call of "Friend." Keep the Home Fires Burning, While your hearts are yearning, Though your lads are far away They dream of home. There's a silver lining Through the dark clouds shining, Turn the dark cloud inside out 'Til the boys come home.

[@OldTimeVoice]

That was a wonderful song for the lads and well sung of that time..Thank you.

[@john-whitehead]

+Colin James (Oldtimevoice) Thank you for listening Colin! ~ John ~

[@mozartiikodesu]

Hello John, You have a lyrical sweet voice. I admire you.

[@john-whitehead]

+mozartiikodesu Hello Tatsuo san! Thank you so much for listening and for your nice comment. Best wishes ~ John ~

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

What a beautiful song.. So full of yearning & sorrow.. but with a fabulously moving & hugely addicting chorus.. My word .. So sad.. To The Glorious Dead - May you Forever Rest In Peace.. Thank you for your sacrifices.. There are no words.. War = wasted life.. Peace !! (Give It A Chance).. Rx

[@john-whitehead]

+Riki Newton Thank you Riki for your fine comment. ~John~

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

My pleasure indeed John :-)

[@MagicBlintz]

Who is here by Metallica - One?

[@srosty05]

I got to johnny got his gun from metallica then to this song from the movie and the end of the video

[@kevincloud574]

Love the sheikah Symbol. But no actually Mash brought me here

[@ComradNoFucksGivin.]

What is democracy?

[@FromHolbergsTime]

Beautifully done, John, with magnificent photographs throughout, heartfelt vocals and lovely guitar accompaniment, a song which showcases your unique talent and skills! Regards from Arizona, ~Glenn~

[@john-whitehead]

+FromHolbergsTime Many thanks for your encouraging comments, Glenn. Yes, the photos remind me of my good fortune in never having had to join the services or go to war. Best regards ~ John ~

[@samkerr98]

Very touching with the pictures, I have to agree really something special

[@KaylasLife-n9u]

The pics mad me cry

[@vtim9708]

Its fucking sick!! What those who rule do to us!! My heart weeps for those who died for the lie of war❣

[@MoniqueChiron]

Référence à une période bien sombre... Mais très joliment interprété John. Bravo et merci pour ce beau partage. Amitié.

[@john-whitehead]

+Monique Chiron Merci beaucoup pour l'écoute, chère Monique. Oui, ils étaient une fois terrible pour la Grande-Bretagne et de France, mais chansons toujours aident à oublier l'horreurmais pour peu de temps. Bien amicalement ~ John ~

[@lottiemortimer915]

Well done put alot of hart into that😢😢💝💝

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you so much for listening to my song and for your kind words. Lottie. When I sang the song, I imagined being the parents of a soldier in that terrible war waiting for news of him. So my heart was affected deeply by the words and beautiful melody. Singing songs is a great way of softening the difficult things that life brings. I have just looked at your channel and I wish you luck with it........perhaps you can sing a song or play a musical instrument!

[@sashaplayzroblox340]

I love this song

[@goldfish2379]

so Beautiful - thank you so much for this.

[@john-whitehead]

Many thanks for your much appreciated comment.

[@helladm1]

What a wonderful song for this sad and heart time - Bravo John

[@john-whitehead]

+Hella Dmetreschen Yes, it was a terrible time for both our countries. Music helped in many ways to lessen the suffering of the armies and their families and friends at home. Best wishes ~ John ~

[@borredon1]

encore une fois du plaisir à t'écouter mon ami John....

[@john-whitehead]

+Yves Borredon Merci beaucoup, mon fidèle ami Yves ! Bien amicalement ~ John ~

[@switzerlandful]

We alive in Christ... and we are alive ourselves...

[@thomasroo783]

Metallica brought me here.... Thank you.

[@socdisplays7492]

Same

[@charlottenicholl150]

beautiful

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you for listening, glad you liked it. ~John~

[@user-hx1dk7gy1r]

Johnny got his gun.... one....

[@MicheleBartonThomas]

very heartfelt. Outstanding!

[@john-whitehead]

+Michele Barton Thomas Many thanks for listening, Michele. Although it was all so long ago, I couldn't help feeling emotional as I sang this "cheery song".

[@Elenamusic7]

Дорогой Джон, мне было очень интересно послушать песню времен 1 Мировой войны, потрясающее исполнение! мне очень понравилось! Приветствия из ледяного Ростова*****, тепло покинуло нас)

[@john-whitehead]

+Elenamusic7 Благодарю вас так много для прослушивания и для вашего приятные комментарии, уважаемая Елена. Это были страшные времена для наших стран, но песни помогают облегчить боль. Мне жаль слышать, что она становится холодно в Ростове. Летом здесь закончена, но мы еще не холодно! Наилучшие пожелания дорогой друг ~ Джон ~

[@cathangrae6963]

beautiful singing, wonderful song made even more stunning. It feels like I'm there right now, right in the trenches. Also, is there a way you can make a 1 hour version

[@john-whitehead]

Thank you for watching and for your compimentary comments. I don't quite see what you mean by an hour long version of this song..... ~John~

[@cathangrae6963]

Can you make a new video of this repeating for an hour. Sorry that I didn't make it clear.

[@john-whitehead]

KZbin do not allow me to upload a video longer than 15 mins. You could download this video using a KZbin downloader. Then you could put the video in Windows Movie Maker several times (or another movie maker). Sorry I can't help more.

[@cathangrae6963]

That's odd that KZbin won't let you but thanks for the advise!

[@alfiejones1725]

Where is the lyrics

[@mohammadrezapahlavi4578]

Description

[@darthrevan4933]

Who else came here form MASH

[@ryanhardy4178]

I did

[@alfiejones1725]

Sorry in the bio sorry

[@melvin_brown2271]

Democracy

[@bigeyesvlogs2109]

Where are the lyrics

[@john-whitehead]

Click on "Show More"

[@kwombat5306]

beautiful

[@john-whitehead]

Thanks for listening and I glad you liked it! ~John~