The Cruel War


The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight
Long to be with him, from morning till night
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 your comrade as we march along
I'll pass for 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 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

The Cruel War is raging, Johnny has to fight
I long to be with him, from morning till night
But a bullet shell struck her, tears came to Johnny's eyes
As he knelt down beside her, she silently died


2000 McGuinn Music / Roger McGuinn