Writer: Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey Artist: Peter, Paul and Mary Album: Peter, Paul and Mary Key: G The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight I want to be with him from 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 e'er express Won't you let me go with you? Yes, my love, yes
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