Cruel War
The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight.
I long to be with him from morning till night.
I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so
Won't you let me come 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 grieves my heart so
Won't you let me come with you? No, my love, no.
I'll tie back my hair, men's clothing I'll put on.
I'll pass for [as] your comrade as we march along.
I'll pass for [as] your comrade, no one will ever know
Won't you let me come with you? No, my love, no.
Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I feel [fear] you are unkind
I love you far better than all of mankind
I love you far better than words can e'er express
Won't you let me come with you? Yes, my love, yes.
They marched into battle, she never left his side
'Til a bullet shell struck her and love was denied.
A bullet shell struck her, tears came to Johnny's eyes
As he knelt down beside her, she silently died.
Cruel War
The cruel war is raging
Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him
From morning till night
I'm counting the minutes
The hours and the days,
Oh Lord, stop the cruel war,
For this, my heart prays.
I made my decision,
I will join up too,
Oh Johnny, dear Johnny,
I'll soon be with you.
We women are fighters,
We can help you win,
Oh Johnny, I'm hoping,
That they'll take me in.
The cruel war is raging
Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him
From morning till night
Cruel War
The cruel war is raging
Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him
From morning till night
Oh Johnny, dear Johnny,
Morning, noon and night,
I think of you marching,
Left, right, left and right
I know you're so gentle
When you hold me tight,
Oh how will they make you
Get out there and fight?
Go speak to your sergeant,
And say you want out,
Just say you're allergic
To this kind of bout.
Oh Johnny, dear Johnny,
Yes, I know you're brave,
But oh how I miss you,
It's your love I crave.
Oh why did the army
Take you from my side,
To go into battle,
Away from your bride.
The cruel war is raging
Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him
From morning till night
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