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Slightly updated and Canadianized version of the great anti war song written by Richie Havens.

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Folk Blues FOlk rock Love songs, topical songs, Political themes, Protest Music

YOu will find a wide range of ideas here, everything from 9/11 to love songs to the environment. You may like what you are going to hear here. This I hope is mostly good songwriting stuff.

Song Info

Genre

Acoustic • Cover Songs

Charts

#139 in subgenre Peak #1

Charts

Peak #98

Uploaded

March 27, 2018

Track Files

MP3

MP3 6.2 MB • 160 kbps • 5:25

Story behind the song

Man never ceases in his quests to start wars.

Lyrics

Capo 2 

Hey lookee yonder tell me whats that you see C f
Marching to the plains of Abraham C f
It looks like  handsome johnny with a musket in his hand C f
Marching to the palins of abraham . Hes marching t othe 7 years war C f  

Hey lookee yonder tell me whats that you see C f
Marching to the fields of stoney creek C f
It looks like handsome johnny with a flintlock in his hand C f
Marching to the fields of stoney Creek. Hes maching to the 1812 war C f

Hey look yonder, tell me what's that you see   c f
Marching to the hill of vimy ridge  C f
It looks like Handsome Johnny with a carbine in his hand   Cf
Marching to the VImy ridge war, Hey marching to the 1st world war

Hey lookee yonder tell me what do see G F  C
Its a long hard road before we get free. G F C



Hey look yonder, tell me whats that you see C F 
Marching to the sands of Juno beach C F
It looks like Handsome Johnny with MK1  in his hand   Cf
Marching to the  sands of Juno . Yeah marching in the 2nd world war C f  


Hey, look yonder, tell me whats that you see  C f 
Marching to the fields of vietnam C f 
It looks like Handsome Johnny with a blowtorch his hand C f
Marching to the vietnam war, hey marching to the vietnam war C f

Hey Lookee yonder tell me whats that you see C f
Marching to the streets of baghdad C f
Looks like handsome Johnny with a bomb kit on his back C f
Marching to the Baghdad war hesmarching in the 9/11 war C f 

Hey lookee yonder tell me what do see G F  C
Its a long hard road before we get free. G F C


Hey, look yonder, tell me what you see C f   
Marching to the streets of Charletsville  C f  
It looks like Handsome Johnny with a tiki torch in his hand C f
Marching to the Charlestville war. Hey, marching to the Charelesville war C f

Hey here come the hydrogen bombs  C f 
And here come the guided missile  C f  
Here come  the drones and the hydrogen bombs C f  
I can almost hear its whistle, I can almost hear its whistle   C f

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soundsbyramolly

Feb 13, 2020

Wow, awesome writing, this is such a great ballad, this could be used in a movie!!!

DOOMTRAINmusic

Oct 27, 2018

Oozes soul and emotion, love this cover Roger.

DRUMNJON

Oct 08, 2018

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOMBER SOUND ROGER. ALWAYS A GREAT LISTEN- LESSON WHEN I STOP BY! PEACE TO US ALL!! ROCK ON MAN!

Swampman And The Machine

Sep 06, 2018

Great tune cuz !

spinaceto

Apr 28, 2018

Fantastic rendition, with that distinctive Roger´s touch inside!! Loved your interpretation of this classic, well done Roger! :)

Carlo D'Anna

Apr 02, 2018

Wow! This is great! I remember this tune. Wasn't it performed at Woodstock by Richie Havens? Very cool version.

Marc Morlock

Mar 31, 2018

Wonderful  INVALID  passion Roger !!
Let there be love

Warme groetjes uit Antwerpen,
Marc

Alan L Cole

Mar 30, 2018

Great rendition Roger and your vocal work sounds great. Cool fx on the vocal track as well. Soulful take on a serious and sad subject.

ALPHA ONE OMEGA

Mar 29, 2018

War is hell, this is more like heaven, amazing..i am sitting in the grass at Woodstock 2nite

Tony DeLecce

Mar 29, 2018

Hi Rodger,
   Now you are back in your element.  I don't recall this one by Richie Havens.   I didn't really follow him much though have to admit.   Unfortunately there will be more handsome Johnnys before there is none.  Good cover.  This is in your wheel house.

Pinecats

Mar 29, 2018

Mankind has evolved so far biologically, but emotionally and psychologically, we're still barbaric. Take away technology and how superior are humans anyway? Just can't believe how it's war after war after war, and nobody ever seems to learn from it. I hear all of those feelings in your soulful voice. You sing with passion and emotion. Perhaps the next war will be the last. Earth will survive but humanity may not. No big loss there. Nice job on this Rodger. Excellent cover.

Rodrica Rudge

Mar 29, 2018

Human beings...when will they ever learn? Good choice of song and brilliantly sung. Your voice always has such great expression and passion.

Jamey Darnold

Mar 28, 2018

War, A very unpleasant part of mankind. Just visited pearl harbor and was reminded of its ugly outcome. You chose and played a very real aspect of it all.

Ascenzion - Al Massey

Mar 28, 2018

A really nice downbeat rendition of Richie Havens song. Your singing voice brings a unique perception to the song. Nice harmony parts. Enjoyed the listen.

Bob Forbes

Mar 28, 2018

Very meaningful piece Roger - much emotion in your vocals - well done ;)