'Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching?' is a national war memorial
song and a tribute to the ANZAC spirit of mateship, courage and sacrifice.

Over 100,000 Australians have lost their lives in the service and defence of our country.  Along with their
mates, they're marching once again, in the towns and cities, across our great land.

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

The marching theme of the song is especially powerful and supports the spirit of ANZAC Day.  The song does
not glorify war or endorse conflict of any kind.  The song simply highlights the sacrifice of many Australians who
died in the service and defence of our country in war.

The song has been used for commemorative purposes across Australia by schools, churches, choirs,
bands, councils, retirement homes, military services, RSL branches and ANZAC tributes at NRL & AFL matches.

Radio stations throughout Australia have broadcast the song leading up to ANZAC Day and Remembrance
Day.

The song is also requested to be played at funerals (for veterans).

Click here to download the song (CD quality mp3 in full length).  Don't miss this opportunity to have your
own copy of the song at no cost. To download you must right click on 'Click here' and then click on 'Save Link
As...'  Then choose a folder on your computer where you want the mp3 file downloaded to.

The author allows the song to be used for free for commemorative purposes.

The words (lyrics) to the song have been requested to be used or read at commemorative ceremonies. You
can click here to download the words to the song (pdf file).

Sheet music can be emailed to you for no cost for commemorative ceremonies.   Click here to be sent
sheet music.  As well as standard sheet music, there is individual sheet music for piano, solo voice, trumpet,
electric guitar, bass guitar, choir and drum kit.    NEW:  Full arrangement now available.  Includes all
instruments (piano, trumpet, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit) choir and solo voice.

Many schools in Australia have asked to use the song over the past 7 years for commemorative purposes.
 There are few uniquely modern day Australian commemorative songs you can use for free, if any at all. With
this song you can access a CD quality mp3 file of the song in full length for free. You can ask for sheet
music to be emailed to you to be used for commemorative purposes for free. You can access the lyrics
for free.

Below are a few emails from the many the author receives requesting the song for school commemorative
purposes.  Names of people and schools have been omitted for privacy reasons.
"Just a quick note to say thank you for the use of your song, and to let you know that our Anzac Day
ceremony (held today) was an outstanding success.   The overwhelming reaction that I got was due
mostly to your beautiful remembrance song.   I received so many favourable comments, and there
was even some tears amongst those that attended.   We had a couple of returned servicemen as our
special guests and speakers, and they too were very moved by it.  So thank you once again."

"Just to let you know, we did a powerpoint presentation which combined photos of the local Anzac
March with our school group, our students who marched with cadets etc and photos of the armed
forces in Afghanistan, East Timor, Vietnam, Korea and both World Wars. Your song was the backing
track.  It was very powerful."

"Heard the song on the net and would love to do at our school anzac day ceremony."

"I was wondering if it was possible to be sent the sheet music of piano and trumpet for the song as
we would love to sing your song at our school's remembrance day service?"
"I ask permission to use your song, 'Can You Hear Austalia's Heroes Marching' on two occasions.
One is at the Anzac Day ceremony at our school in... where the school choir will perform the item,
and the second at the ceremony, also in...  in commemoration of the Nashos where I will sing it."

"We are a small school located near... and would love to have a copy of the lyrics to  "Can You
Hear Australia's Heroes Marching?".  Could you please send a copy of the lyrics to the song at your
earliest convenience."

"We would like permission to use the song for our school ANZAC Day Service powerpoint
presentation.  This will compliment our new ANZAC Memorial Garden..."

"Our school is currently organising a Commemorative Service for ANZAC day and would love to
teach the junior choir the song."

"Is it possible to receive the lyrics so the children can learn the words for our ANZAC day ceremony."

"I’d like to use the song for the college’s ANZAC 07 ceremony."

"I am a mum and also a Teacher's Aide looking for resources for our school Anzac Day ceremony
next term - I would love to be able to play your song and hope this may be possible."

"Could I please have the file of this most beautiful song, I would like to play it at the School Anzac
Day celebrations."

"Our Year 7s are organising the Anzac Day Service for our school this year and I have heard your
song and believe it would be ideal to be played at the service."
"I was searching around for songs to play at my High School's Anzac Day service and yours has
struck me as the best. I was wondering if I could use it, as I am composing the video for the service,
as the background music. I would be very grateful."

"I really enjoyed your song and would love to use it as part of our ANZAC Day celebrations on
Monday." 

"Can you please forward me a copy of the lyrics and music sheet for the song... as I am currently
planning an ANZAC Day service for my local school."

"My name is... and I am a student at...  I also hold the position of Cultural Leader and I would like
to play your song on my violin for our Anzac Day Service."

"I have discovered your ANZAC song while searching for an appropriate Anzac song for our school
service.  Would it be possible to have a copy of the lyrics/music sheet/song sent to me."
"I am a Middle School Music teacher at... I came upon your website whilst researching for
appropriate songs to teach my school's choir for Anzac Day and I believe 'Can You Hear Australia's
Heroes Marching?' would be a highly effective piece for our annual Anzac celebrations."

"The Norwegian publishing house Aschehoug is about to publish a new series of English schoolbooks
for 8-10th grade in the Norwegian market. In this new series, called Key English, we want to make use
of the song "Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching".
 

 Peter Barnes initiated this song in 2001.  He is the author (and copyright owner) of the song and he
created the concept, title and lyrics.  You can contact Peter by email here

Please click here if you would like information regarding what influenced Peter in creating the song.
you to be used for commemorative purposes for free.  You can access the lyrics for free.


The meaning of ANZAC DAY


'Can you hear Australia's heroes marching?' © Peter Barnes 2001 - 2008. All Rights Reserved. All content on this page and on the
video remains the property of the respective copyright holders. The song may not be used for any commercial purposes whatsoever.
Peter also holds copyright for 'Can you hear our heroes marching?'. Any change of the name of a country, for instance, inserting
'America's', instead of 'Australia's' in the the song is in violation of copyright.

All material published on this page is protected by copyright law. Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research,
criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced or reused for any commercial purposes
whatsoever.

*Disclaimer  - This song has been produced by Mr Peter Barnes with funding support from the Federal Government's Their Service -
Our Heritage program. .The Commonwealth of Australia has not been involved with any part of the production of the song,
including lyrics, and disclaims any responsibility whatsoever. Mr Barnes shall be solely responsible for the song and its content.

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