Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier

Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier is a song that dates back from the time of the American Revolution. The song also has Irish influences and is similar to a song called Shule Aroon. It is about the separation of loved ones in war. Johnny goes away to fight the war, while his love stays at home and grieves. With Johnny leaving his love must sell what she owns to provide for herself while Johnny is away at war. The songwriter seems to offer a historic perspective on the events while the singer does not. I thought it was a good song, but a sad one. I also thing the violin in the song is good too, it tells a story on its own and displays the theme of sadness all on its own. It allows you to learn of the American Revolution. It tells the story of the pain, sadness, and sacrifice involved in the American Revolution and in the fight for life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.