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

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 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 love you far better than all of mankind

i love you for better than words can express

won't you let me go with you

yes my love yes

oh

yes my love yes