Cruel War Lyrics

The cruel war is raging
Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him from morning till night
I want to be with him, it greaves my heart so
Won't you let me go with you? - No, my love, no!

Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day
That your captain will call you
And you must obey.
Your captain will call you, it greaves my heart so,
Won't you let me go with you? - No, my love, no!

I'll tie back my hair, men's clothing I'll put on
I'll pass as your comrade, as we marching long
I'll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know
Won't you let me go with you? - No, my love, no!

Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you're unkind
I love you for better than all of mankind
I love you for better than words can ever express
Won't you let me go with you? - Yes, my love, yes!

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Yes, my love, yes!