"Johnny Is Gone For A Soldier" lyrics - RONNIE GILBERT

Here I sit on Buttermilk Hill,
Who can blame me, cry my fill?
And ev'ry tear can turn a mill.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

I sold my rock and I sold my reel,
I even sold my spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

Me-o-my, I loved him so,
Broke my heart to see him go,
And only time can heal my woe.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

[Repeat first verse]