Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier

Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - Penny Palmer/Jean Amos

Johnny has gone for a soldier

Here I sit on Buttermilk Hill

Who can blame me cryin' my fill

And ev'ry tear would turn a mill

Johnny has gone for a soldier

Me oh my I loved him so

Broke my heart to see him go

But only time will heal my woe

Johnny has gone for a soldier

Johnny has gone for a soldier

I'll sell my racks I'll sell my reel

To buy my love a sword and steel

But only time will heal my woe

Johnny has gone for a soldier