I'm posting a song a day from the Rise Up Singing songbook, which you may or may not know. It's a pretty invaluable resource for song leaders, and useful for anyone who likes to sing in groups. The book doesn't include the melodies to the songs, just the lyrics and some chords, so I’m trying hard to find the tunes I don’t know, learn them, and post them on YouTube for anyone to learn. That’s where these videos are hosted; the blog is just pretty packaging.
Monday, April 27, 2009
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
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