Cruel War

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

  C         Am      Dm            G
Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day
          C            Am            G   Am    C
That your captain will call you, and you must obey.
     C            Am           Dm               G
Your captain will call you, it grieves my heart so.
          C         Am
Won't you let me go with you?
G   Am       C
No, my love, no.

     C           Am          Dm                G
I'll tie back my hair, men's clothing I'll put on.
     C            Am          G  Am     C
I'll pass as your comrade, as we march along.
     C            Am          Dm            G
I'll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know.

           C         Am
Won't you let me go with you?
G   Am       C
No, my love, no.

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Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unkind.
  C            Am          G   Am    C
I love you far better than all of mankind.
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I love you far better than words can 'ere express.
          C         Am
Won't you let me go with you?
G    Am       C
Yes, my love, yes.