Sharpe Lyrics - "Johnny is gone for a soldier."

I'm something of a fan of folk music and I'm fortunate enough to have the soundtrack to a series called Sharpe. One song in particular which I love is "Johhny is gone for a soldier," so much so that I went looking for the lyrics.

As with msot folk songs though, there are many variations and it seemed impossible to find the ones that corresponded to the version I was listening to.

Still, there were enough different versions to put the lyrics together, along with my own powers of observation and so to save folks the hassle of figuring out the lyrics (as I did) I present the lyrics.

Aren't I nice? ^_^

---

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

Chorus:
Shule, shule, shule agra.
His nets and creel are laid away.
'Til he comes back, I'll rue the day.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

With pipes and drums he marched away.
The others came, he couldn't stay.
'Til he comes back, I'll rue the day.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

Chorus:
Shule, shule, shule agra.
His nets and creel are laid away.
'Til he comes back, I'll rue the day.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

[Instrumental]

I'll sell me' rook. I'll sell me' reel.
I'll even sell my spinning wheel.
To buy my love a coat of steel.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.

Chorus:
Shule, shule, shule agra.
His nets and creel are laid away.
'Til he comes back, I'll rue the day.
Johnny is gone for a soldier.
---

I'll do a youtube video later with the tune and said lyrics later, once I'm home from my christmas holiday.

For those that are interested, it was sang by the wonderful John Tams.

Have fun kids.