Folk
Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier (anonymous)
Here I sit on Buttermilk Hill
Who could blame me cry my fill
Every tear would turn a mill
Johnny's gone for a soldier
Me, oh my, I loved him so,
Broke my heart to see him go,
And only time will heal my woe,
Johnny has gone for a soldier.
I sold my flax, I sold my wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel
So it in battle, he may wield
Johnny has gone for a soldier
This is a lovely, lovely version. I have heard it in other languages, styles, wording, and never get tired of it! Your song is absolutely riveting and so very beautiful!!! Thank you so much for making this and allowing us to hear such beauty.
MyMoppet52 10 months ago
@MyMoppet52 Thank you for your kind comments! I appreciate it very much!
Rock1945 10 months ago
love the vocals.
Larkworthy 2 years ago
Thank you!
Rock1945 2 years ago