The Cruel War Songtext / Lyric

The Cruel War

The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight

I long to be with him from morning 'till night

I 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.