The Cruel War

Traditional
Rise Up Singing chapter: Peace, p.159
G Em Am Bm / Em C D7 (or GC) G ://

The cruel war is raging and 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
O, let me go with you: No, my love, no

I'll go to your captain, get down upon my knees
Ten thousand gold guineas I'll give for your release
Ten thousand gold guineas, it grieves my heart so
Won't you let me go with you: No, my love, no