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