Cruel War by Peter, Paul and Mary

Artist: Peter, Paul and Mary

Genre: Pop

Length: 3:27

This song came out in 1962, in the middle of the Vietnam War. Johnny has been drafted, and his lover wants to disguise herself as a man to go with him. He initially wants her to stay at home but gives in at the end of the song.

Cruel War lyrics

The Cruel War is raging, Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him from morning to 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 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 e're express
Won't you let me go with you?
Yes, my love, yes.
Yes, My Love, Yes.

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