The Cruel War (Peter, Paul & Mary)

Vietnam War songs: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/JBrummer/vietnam_war_song_project/
A traditional song, going as far back as the US Civil War, and possibly earlier, this version of the song was released in the Vietnam War-era, and for many people who heard it, they interpreted it as such. It is therefore relevant, and an important song to consider when assessing songs of the Vietnam War.

"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"

Видео The Cruel War (Peter, Paul & Mary) канала Vietnam War Song Project