NEW WAR SONG

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21218, 14 September 1940, Page 13 (Supplement)

NEW WAR SONG

“THE EMPIRE IS MARCHING” MUSIC BY AUSTRALIAN Words of the new song, “The Empire is Marching,” the music for which was composed by Dudley Glass, of Melbourne, were written by Clifford Grey, writer of “If You were the Only Girl in the World ” They are:— There’s a call that all must hear, Forever sounding far and near, Over the land, over the sea, Calling to hearts that would be free. The echoes wake each distant land, From icy waste to tropic sand, Stirring the heart, waking the blood, Making a far-flung brotherhood. (Refrain) From Auckland to the Indies, from Sydney to Malay, The Empire is marching towards the day. From Bengal to the Rockies there are brave hearts on the way. The Empire is marching towards the day. Look to the north, They’re strong and unafraid. Look to the south, Look east. Look west. They’re joining in the vast crusade. From Suva to Vancouver, from the Rand to Mandalay, The Empire is marching towards the day. (End refrain)

From city clerk to lumberjack. They’re leaving desk and mill and shack, Lending their strength, sending their might, Giving their all to aid the fight. From every tribe and creed and race, With courage high they fill their place, Leaving their homes, taking the trail, Helping a cause that must prevail. (Repeat refrain).