Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier

"Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier" is an American folk music song that dates to the American Revolution. The lyrics lament the sacrifices that men and women make in going off to war.[1] ll

Origins

The tune and lyrics are very similar to the 17th century Irish tune Siúil A Rúin[2][3].

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.ushistory.org/carpentershall/edu/songs.htm
  2. ^ http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lyrics/shule.html
  3. ^ http://www.contemplator.com/america/johnny.html

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