Patriotic Song. War Memorial Music. Inspiring Remembrance Video.

Patriotic song. Free war memorial music. Inspiring remembrance video.

The song is timeless and honours the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of Australia in war.

(Comment by Peter Barnes, the author of the song)

The song was created from my experience in visiting the Adelaide River War Cemetery (114 kilometers south of Darwin) and seeing the graves of Australians who gave their lives in the service and defence of their country. I felt I should do something within my capabilities to honour the memory of such incredible sacrifice.

There are 432 servicemen and 63 civilians buried in the cemetery - the civilians were killed during Japanese bombing raids. Adelaide River, during World War II, was a major military centre for 80,000 Australian and United States troops.

There are many songs that focus on war service by Australians. Some are anti-war, lamenting the waste of life, like Eric Bogle's 'And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda'. Some focus on a particular war or conflict, like John Schumann's 'I Was Only 19', which focuses on the Vietnam war. Many songs include ANZAC, and focus on the Gallipoi campaign.

'Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching?' is different in many aspects. Being timeless, it covers all wars and conflicts Australians have served in. The song is also stirring and uplifting.

Many Australians who lost their lives in war weren't thinking they could save the world or defeat evil regimes. As in the trenches of France, and the patrols in Vietnam, or on the Kokoda Track, Australians were looking after their mates alongside them. Many Australian veterans march on ANZAC Day in memory of their mates left behind, and the ones that have passed on before them. Along with their mates, they're marching once again, in the towns and cities, across our great land.

Over 100,000 Australians have lost their lives in the service and defence of our country.

25 June 2010, marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.

Any public broadcast or performance of the song requires the permission of the author - please contact Peter Barnes by email here or phone 0418 82 7756.

You can contact the author of the song if you would like to use the song for free for commemorative purposes for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Music sheets are also available for free for commemorative purposes. Email: peterbarnes@australianwarheroes.com Download an mp3 of the song for free at www.australianwarheroes.com

Words to the song below:

Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?
Can you hear them as they march into eternity?
There will never be a greater love
There just couldn't be a greater sacrifice
There just couldn't be

Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?
The ones who fought and gave their all

Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?
Can you hear them as they march into eternity?
There will never be a greater love
There just couldn't be a greater sacrifice
There just couldn't be

Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?
They're marching once again
Across our great land

Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?
Can you hear them as they march into eternity?
There will never be a greater love
There just couldn't be a greater sacrifice
There just couldn't be

Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?

Concept, title, lyrics and copyright owner of the song: Peter Barnes

You can email the author (Peter Barnes) at peterbarnes@australianwarheroes.com
You can read about the song at the website
http://www.australianwarheroes.com Want to know what influenced the author to write and create the song? Go to http://www.peterbarnes.australianwarheroes.com

Watch a new video tribute to those that serve in Australia's armed forces http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSv21Uqx89U

ANZAC Day website: http://www.anzac-day.australianwarheroes.com/

Remembrance Day website: http://www.remembrance-day.australianwarheroes.com/

More Australian songs by the author at http://www.australian-songs.befoundonline.com.au/

New website at: http://www.anzac-day.net/

© Peter Barnes 2001 - 2011. All Rights Reserved. All content remains the property of the respective copyright holders.

2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the recording of the song (March 2001).

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[TheSonofagunner]

i am British and I'm proud of that. i have a deep respect for our armed forces, but i have a profound respect for the aussie forces if only because they always got the shity end of the stick. sent to fight the no hope battles, used like cannon fodder, treated like second rate soldiers but always beating the odds and coming out the other side with honour. id stand the line with an ANZAC any day of the week. i thank all those who have served and are serving their country. stand proud

[fhreimers]

I an an American. My dad was drafted into the US army before Pearl Harbor. He was sent via British troop ship to Egypt. He saw duty in North Arfica, Italy, France & Germany. He told me the American, British and Germans were all good soldiers but the Australians and New Zealanders were better soldiers, They were country boys, more rugged and tougher. He told me the "Aussies" and the "Kiwis" were the bravest men he ever knew.

[PedroPistons]

america only won, because, russia got them from the east, we got them from west, italy had south. only north, but theres shit in the north!

[phillip549]

god bless all the men women and children that have died in war they are all heros in one way or another

[KRYSISJAG]

@TheSonofagunner Im right be hind you on you statement below

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[cristiandan06]

HA HA HA !!! GERMAN THE BEST EVER !!!

[jimmyxx3]

@Darthnewton456

You nothing more then an ignorant child.

[Darthnewton456]

OK hitter was a powerful leader so i look back and yes German solders where powerful at that time.

[Darthnewton456]

shut up@jimmyxx3

[Timme71m]

@tessaestevens yes but they didn't attack the british they invaded poland