A song of patriotism and courage, 1941.
Words by J. A. Mawson.
Music by G. B. Castle.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
Once again the call to action rings across our land
Liberty again is threatened by a tyrant’s hand
Shall we fail or shall we falter?
Shall we bend the knee?
Oh! hear the reply that rends the sky
As Canada sings, with voices high
This song of Victory!
Chorus
From North to South, from East to West
From the Prairies to the sea
We’re swinging along a mighty throng
A nation of the free
No tyrant horde with fire and sword
Can ever master be
So be steady and strong, with a smile and a song
As shoulder to shoulder we march on
We march on to Victory
- Airman, soldier, sailor, worker
Set a speedy pace
In the march that leads to Freedom
Are you in your place?
Every eye’s on Canada
The call is strong and free
So, put on your shoes, your marching shoes
There’s work to be done, no time to lose
In the March to Victory