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
Ooh, ooh… Ooh, ooh…
Ooh, ooh…
Yes, my love, yes