"The Further It Is From Tipperary, The Closer It Is To Berlin" is a World War I song written to capitalize on the popularity of the song It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary. As suggested by the title, the song claims that distance from home is a positive because it indicates that the Allies are getting closer to victory over Germany. It was written in late 1917 and became a modest hit, recorded by Billy Murray for both Victor Records and Edison Records. The song may have been featured in some versions of the 1917 Broadway play Going Up. The lyrics are in the public domain.