Cat. #0804 (MFH #328) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on June 25, 1969
VERSE 1
O, th war is now rage'in
Young Johnny has to fight
Won't you let me go with you
From morn'in till night
VERSE 2
From morn'in till night
That's what grieves my heart so
Won't you let me go with you
O no, my love no
VERSE 3
My long hair'll have cut off
Men clothin I'll put on
I will pass as your brother
As we journey on
VERSE 4
O, may I go with you
Wherever you go
O, may I go with you
O no, my love no
VERSE 5
Your waist is to long and slender
Your fingers are to small
Your cheeks to red an' rosy
To face th cannonball
VERSE 6
O, may I go with you
Wherever you go
O, may I go with you
O no, my love don't
VERSE 7
I love you my darling
More than tongues can express
O, may I go with you
O yes, my love yes