Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier

Performed by Josh White
Recorded December 28, 1944
Revolutionary War Song

There I sat on Buttermilk Hill
Who can blame me cryin' my fill?
And every tear could turn a mill
Johnny has gone for a soldier

Me, oh my, I love him so
It broke my heart to see him go
And only time can heal my woe
Johnny has gone for a soldier

I'll sell my flag, and I'll sell my wheel
I'll buy my love a blazing shield
I'll buy my love a sword of steel
Johnny has gone for a soldier

Now my thoughts of work must be
Tho my heart beat heavily
But he'll come back when all men are free
Johnny has gone for a soldier

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