This is Over There, a popular song written in 1917 by George M. Cohan along with a famous recording by Nora Bayes. The lyrics of the song epitomize the patriotic spirit that existed in America during the first world war. This patriotic spirit was created largely by the "total war" effort that the United States' government had been pushing. The enthusiasm of American citizens about the war was great because it boosted the economy and helped the military when people bought war bonds. In 1936, Cohan was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for this song and others.
Chorus lyrics:
Over there, over there,
Send the word, send the word over there
That the Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming
The drums rum-tumming everywhere.
So prepare, say a prayer,
Send the word, send the word to beware -
We'll be over, we're coming over,
And we won't come back till it's over, over there.
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