What makes you go abroad for strangers When you could be safe at home from all dangers? A recruiting sergeant our way To an Inn nearby at the of day He said young Johnny you're a fine man Would you like to along behind a military band, a scarlet coat and a big cocked hat, And a at your shoulder, The shilling he and he kissed the book, Oh poor Johnny will happen to ya? The recruiting marched away the Inn nearby at the break of day, Johnny too with half a ring He was off to be a soldier he'd be fighting for the In a far off war in a far off To a foreign soldier, But how will you fare when lead in the air, Oh poor Johnny what'll to ya? What makes you go abroad fighting for When you could be safe at home from all dangers? The sun shone hot on a land As a thin red line took a stand, There was shot, chain shot, grape shot too, Swords and thrusting through, Poor Johnny but the day was won And the King is to you But soldiering's done and they're sending you home, Oh Johnny what have they done to ya? They said he was a and not to grieve Over two pegs and empty sleeves, They carried him and set him down With a military and a medal from the crown. You haven't an arm and you a leg, The enemy slew you, You'll have to go out on the to beg, Oh poor what have they done to ya? What makes you go abroad for strangers When you could be at home free from all dangers?