The Cruel War

The Cruel War

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The Cruel War is raging, Johnny has to fight
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I want to be with him from morning to night.
I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so,
Won't you let me go with you? No, my love, no.

I'll go to your captain, get down upon my knees
10,000 gold dollars I'll give for your release
10,000 gold dollars it grieves my heart so
Won't you let me go with you? No my love, no

No my love my no no my love my no
Won’t you let me go with you no my love no

Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day
That your Captain calls for you and you must obey.
Your captain calls for you it grieves my heart so,
Won't you let me go with you? No, my love, no.

Your waist is too slender, your fingers are too small
You cheeks are too rosy to face the cannon ball
You cheeks are too rosy, it grieves my heart so
Won’t you let me go with you No my love no

No my love my no…

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Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unkind
I love you far better than all of mankind.
I love you far better than tongue can express
Won't you let me go with you? Yes, my love, yes.
Yes, my love, yes. Yes, my love, yes.
Won't you let me go with you? Yes, my love yes. X2
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I'll pull 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, and none will ever guess.
Won't you let me go with you? Yes, my love, Yes.