Cruel war (video) (midi)

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1. The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fi……ght,

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I want to be with him from morning to night.

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I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so.

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Won’t you let me go with you? No, my love, no.

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2. Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day,

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that your captain will call you and you must obey.

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Your captain will call you, it grieves my heart so.

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Won’t you let me go with you? No, my love, no.

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3. I’ll tie back my hair, men’s clothing I’ll put o…….n,

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I’ll pass as your comrade, as we march along.

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I’ll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know.

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Won’t you let me go with you? No, my love, no.

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4. Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unki…….nd,

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I love you far better than all of mankind.

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I love you far better than words can e’re express.

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Won’t you let me go with you? Yes, my love, yes

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Yes, my love, yes.

(Kingston Trio, also Peter Paul and Mary, Harry Belafonte)