martes, 9 de noviembre de 2021

Peter, Paul & Mary - The cruel war

WON'T YOU LET ME GO WITH YOU?

El primer álbum del trío folk estadounidense Peter, Paul & Mary, publicado en mayo de 1962, incluyó Cruel war, composición de Peter Yarrow y Noel 'Paul' Stookey que hacía una clara alusión a la guerra de Vietnam: la enamorada de un soldado no quiere dejarle partir sin ella. Con esta emotiva canción recordamos a la tristemente desaparecida cantante Mary Travers en su 85 aniversario natal.

Cruel war  (lyrics)

The cruel war is raging, Johnny has to fight
I want to be with him from morning to night.
I want to be with him, it grieves my heart so,
Won't you let me go 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 go with you?
No, my love, no.
I'll tie back my hair, men's clothing I'll put on,
I'll pass as your comrade, as we march along.
I'll pass as your comrade, no one will ever know.
Won't you let me go with you?
No, my love, no.
Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, I fear you are unkind
I love you far better than all of mankind.
I love you far better than words can e're express
Won't you let me go with you?
Yes, my love, yes.
 
Yes, my love, yes.
 

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