Since World War II, the Women's Army Corps has had its own repertoire of songs used to inspire, encourage, and motivate. While we don't have audio for all of them, we have included some recordings here that definitely deserve a listen! A special thanks to our very own Women's Army Corps Band for their excellent musicianship!
Our History in Song
"Duty"
Duty is calling you and me, We have a date with destiny. Ready, the WACs are steady, Their pulse is strong, their hearts are ready. A world to set free, Da de da da da da. Service, we're in heart and soul, Victory is our only goal. We love our country's honor, And we'll defend it against any foe.
"Song of the Women's Army Corps"
If the task at hand is an Army command, And the deadline is zero hour, If the way is rough and the odds are tough, And the need is for all-out power, And if every day brings a challenge your way, No matter what the score, Count the mission won, for the job will be done By the WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS! Pallas Athene, Goddess of Victory, History tells your story brave, And our own Statue of Liberty Shows what we’ve sworn to save! Shout the word around, let the echo resound, On every distant shore, Whether peace or war, there’s a need evermore, For the WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS!
"Pallas Athena March"
Additional Women's Army Corps songs are listed below.
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"Fort Des Moines"
You can tell a WAC from Fort Des Moines, You can tell her by her walk, You can tell a WAC from Fort Des Moines, You can tell her by her talk. You can tell a WAC from Fort Des Moines, By her appetite and such, You can tell a WAC from Fort Des Moines, But you cannot tell her much. You can tell a WAC from Oglethorpe, You can tell her by her walk, You can tell a WAC from Oglethorpe, You can tell her by her talk. You can tell a WAC from Oglethorpe, By her appetite and such, You can tell a WAC from Oglethorpe, But you cannot tell her much! (Tune: From the Halls of Montezuma)
"Marching Along Together"
Marching along together, We’re the Women’s Army Corps, Marching along together, U.S.A. or foreign shore. We are the Women’s Army, For all the world to see. We’re khaki-clad, and always glad, We’re here to do our part. Without a cannon, without a gun, We’re fighting with all our hearts. Marching along together, We’re the Women’s Army Corps!
"Salute to the W.A.C."
Cheer, cheer our women at war, Pride of the nation, serving the Corps, In the air, on sea, or land, Giving our soldiers a helping hand. Serving through dangers great and small, Fighters for freedom, honor them all, Hail the Women’s Army Corps, That’s fighting for victory! (Tune: Notre Dame Victory March)
"W.A.C. Pledge of Allegiance"
We pledge allegiance to the land we love, And all we hold most dear, Bequeathed to us by glories past, To cherish and revere. We guard our precious heritage, With pride and valor true. America, beloved land, We pledge our faith anew.
"We'll Be Good Soldiers"
Once we were civilians, but now we are WACs, Dressed in our khaki, discarding our slacks, Marching, saluting, with pains in our backs, Our loves are so far, far away. Chorus: We’ll be good soldiers if it takes us years, We’ll stiffen our spines and pin back our ears, We’ll flatten our tummies and tuck in our rears, If that’s what it takes to be WACs. We may miss a kiss in the evening, We may miss our breakfast in bed, We may miss the dates and the dances, But we know there’s a hard job ahead, OH!! Chorus Oh, the WAVES are so dickey, at least, so they think, With perky hats and their panties so pink, But we like the Army, in spite of no drinks, And our loves are far, far away. Chorus (Tune: The Man on the Flying Trapeze)
"We're the Women's Army Corps"
From the East to the West we’re the bestest of the best, We’re the Women’s Army Corps. From the South to the North, Singing as we venture forth, We're the Women's Army Corps So all hail all hail, The women will not fail, To help make the foe turn tail. Join our song and with us march along, In the Women’s Army Corps. With a smile on our face, We we go take our place, For we're joining the Army to stay. Forward march, straight ahead, By our leader we are lead, As we march in the old Army way. Chorus Tune: The Caissons Go Rolling Along)