The Cruel War

The cruel war is raging

Sonny has to fight

I want to be with him

From morning 'till 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,Sonny, oh, Sonny

I feel you are unkind

I love you for better

Than all of mankind

I love you for better

Than words can ever express

Oh, won't you let me

Go with you

Yes, my love,yes