The Cruel War - Peter Paul And Mary, ukulele chords

Published: 2015-11-04 16:39
Selection chords: Henry Walker

        G          Em     Am            Bm
The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight
    C         Am           G   C         G
I want to be with him from morning till night.
                  Em        Am             Bm
I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so.
          C            Am
Wonʼt you let me go with you?
G    C       G
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.
Wonʼt you let me go with you?
No, my love, no.

Iʼll tie back my hair, menʼs clothing Iʼll put on.
Iʼll pass as your comrade as we march along.
Iʼll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know.
Wonʼt you let me go with you?
No, my love, no.

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 eʼer express
Wonʼt you let me go with you?
Yes, my love, yes.

They marched into battle, she never left his side
ʼTil a bullet shell struck her and love was denied
A bullet shell struck her, tears came to Johnnyʼs eyes
As he knelt down beside her, she silently died.