Bring Them Home (If You Love Your Uncle Sam)
Pete Seeger · Other Songs - Pete Seeger
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring them back from overseas
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
It will make the politicians sad, I know
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
They wanna tangle with their foe
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
They wanna test their grand theories
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
With the blood of you and me
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Now we'll give no more brave young lives
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
For the gleam in someone's eyes
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
(Hoo-hoo hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo hoo-hoo)
The men will cheer and the boys will shout
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Yeah and we will all turn out
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
The church bells will ring with joy
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
To welcome our darlin' girls and boys
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
We will lift their voice and sound
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Yeah, when Johnny comes marching home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring them back from overseas
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
If you love this land of the free
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring them back from overseas
Bring 'em home, bring 'em home
Bring Them Home (If You Love Your Uncle Sam)
Pete Seeger's 'Bring Them Home (If You Love Your Uncle Sam)' stands as a powerful anthem within the folk revival movement, reflecting the era's deep engagement with social justice and anti-war sentiment. As a member of The Weavers and a central figure in the folk tradition, Seeger utilized his voice to amplify messages of peace and human rights, often drawing on the imagery of the American flag to critique the Vietnam War. The song exemplifies his ability to blend traditional folk melodies with contemporary political urgency, creating a work that resonated deeply with activists and listeners alike. Its enduring relevance lies in its call to action, urging those who love their country to advocate for its moral direction. This recording captures the spirit of a musician dedicated to using his art as a vehicle for civic engagement and global awareness.