Lyrics:
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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.
Oh Johhny, dear Johnny,
Morning, noon and night,
I think of you marching,
Left and 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?
Oh Johnny, dear Johnny,
Yes, I know you're brave,
But oh how I miss you,
It's your love I crave.
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Oh why did the army
Take you from my side,
To go into battle,
Away from your bride.
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.
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Peter, Paul & Mary's version
The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight.
I want to be with him, morning ’til 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 far better than words can ‘ere express.
Won’t you let me go with you?
Yes, my love, yes.
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