The Cruel War

       The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight 
       I want to be with him from morning 'til night 
       I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so 
       Won't you let me go with him, 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 grieves my heart so 
       Won't you let me go with him, 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 him, no my love no 

       Oh! Johnny, oh! Johnny, I feel you are 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 him, yes my love yes