Don't Take My Darling Boy Away

A mother was kneeling to pray

For loved ones at war far away

And there by her side, her one joy and pride

Knelt down beside her that day

Then came a knock on the door

"Your son is commanded to war"

"No, Captain please, here on my knees

I plead for one I adore:

Don't take my darling boy away from me

Don't send him off to war

You took his father and brothers three

Now you come back for more

Who are the heroes that fight your wars?

Mothers who have no say

But my duty's done, so for God's sake, leave one

And don't take my darling boy away

Don't take my darling boy away from me

Don't send him off to war

You took his father and brothers three

Now you come back for more

Who are the heroes that fight your wars?

Mothers who have no say

But my duty's done, so for God's sake, leave one

And don't take my darling boy away"