More Vivandiere Songs For Adah!

I found this one in a book at school. It seems to be more about women actually stowing away as men, but I thought you might enjoy it anyhow. The first line of the second verse reminds me of that song "Friday", though, haha!

The Cruel War

The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight.

I long to be with him from mornin' 'til night.

I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so-

Won't you let me come 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 come with you? No, my love, no.

I’ll tie back my hair, men’s clothing I’ll put on.

I’ll pass for your comrade as we march along.

I’ll pass for your comrade no one will ever know-

Won’t you let me come with you? No my love, no.

Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, I feel you are unkind.

I love you far better than all of mankind.

I love you far better than words can e’er express.

Won’t you let me come with you? Yes, my love, yes!