C Am F G
The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight
Am F G C
I want to be with him from morning till night.
Am F G
I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so.
Am F
Won't you let me go with you?
G C
No, my love, no.
[Verse]
Am F G
Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day
Am F G C
That your captain will call you, and you must obey.
Am F G
Your captain will call you, it grieves my heart so.
Am F
Won't you let me go with you?
G C
No, my love, no.
[Verse]
Am F G
I'll tie back my hair, men's clothing I'll put on.
Am F G C
I'll pass as your comrade as we march along.
Am F G
I'll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know.
Am F
Won't you let me go with you?
G C
No, my love, no.
[Verse]
Am F G
Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unkind.
Am F G C
I love you far better than all of man-kind.
Am F G
I love you far better than words can e'er express
Am F
Won't you let me go with you?
G C
Yes, my love, Yes.
