Joan of Arc, They Are Calling You
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"Joan of Arc, They Are Calling You" is a 1917 song composed by Jack Wells, and with lyrics written by Al Bryan and Willie Weston.[1] It appeared in the contemporary musical production, This Way Out.[2]
"Joan of Arc, They Are Calling You" | |
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Song | |
Language | English and French |
Published | 1917 |
Songwriter(s) | Composer: Jack Wells Lyricist: Al Bryan and Willie Weston |
The sheet music was published by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. in New York, New York.[3] This song was written during World War I.[1]
The cover art is of a woman riding a horse, holding her sword in the air. She is leading troops toward a castle.[3] The lyrics are written in both English and French.[4]
During World War I, it was common for French soldiers to carry an image of Joan of Arc when going into battle. Although she was not canonized a saint until 1920, Joan of Arc represented the devotion of the soldier who fought for France.[5] The lyrics of the song portrays the French soldiers' calling out to Joan of Arc. The chorus reads:
- "Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
- Do your eyes, from the skies, see the foe?
- Don't you see the drooping fleur-de-lis
- Can't you hear the tears of Normandy?
- Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
- Let your spirit guide us through.
- Come lead your France to victory;
- Joan of Arc, they are calling you."[3]