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 grieves my heart so
Won't you let me go with you
No, my love, no
Tomorrow is Sunday
Monday is the day
Your Captain will call you
And you must obey
Your Captain will call you
It grieves 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 march along
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 are unkind
I loved you far better than all of mankind
I loved you far better than words can e'er express
Why won't you let me go with you
Yes, my love, yes
La, la la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la
Yes, my love, yes