The [bad word] 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 [bad word]  as we march along.
I’ll pass as [bad word]  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.