Peter, Paul and Mary – Cruel War (Guitar)

Capo 2
Key
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Versions (2)

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Chords

[Verse]
        C          Am     F            G
The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight

    Am         F           G             C
I want to be with him from morning till night.

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

          Am          F
Won't you let me go with you?

G            C
No, my love, no.
[Verse]
              Am     F            G
Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday is the day

            Am           F            G        C
That your captain will call you, and you must obey.

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

          Am         F
Won't you let me go with you?

G            C
No, my love, no.
[Verse]
                  Am          F                G
I'll tie back my hair, men's clothing I'll put on.

      Am           F         G        C
I'll pass as your comrade as we march along.

                  Am           F              G
I'll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know.

          Am         F
Won't you let me go with you?

G            C
No, my love, no.
[Verse]
            Am        F            G
Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unkind.

  Am           F           G          C
I love you far better than all of man-kind.

               Am           F               G
I love you far better than words can e'er express

          Am         F
Won't you let me go with you?

G             C
Yes, my love, Yes.