Johnny Has Gone for Soldier

Key of Am · Chords: III V i

Verse 1

Intro – instrumental
Am E Am E

Verse 2

Am    E      Am        E
Sad I sit on Butternut Hill,
C                   C
Who could blame me, cry my Fill? And
Am               Am
Every tear would turn a mill.
Am         E        Am
Johnny has gone for Soldier

Verse 3

Me oh my, I loved him so.
Broken my heart to see him go
Only his return will heal my woe.
Johnny has gone for Soldier

Verse 4

I’d sell my rod, I’d sell my reel.
I’d even sell my spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel.
Johnny has gone for Soldier

Verse 5

I’ll dye my dress, I’ll dye it red.
I’ll walk the streets and hang my head
Today I found my love is dead.
Johnny has gone for Soldier

Verse 6

Oh my baby, oh my love.
No more rainbows, no more doves
I have lost my one true love.
Johnny has gone for Soldier