The song, written in first person, takes on a positive tone.

The lyrics detail the happiness and celebration that will be felt when the soldiers return home from war.

[2] Another song published in 1918 with the same name had lyrics by John Hay and music by Calvin W.

[1] The 1919 version was performed by Louis Graveure and recorded on February 13, 1919.

[3] It reached the number nine spot on the US song charts in June 1919.