In versions of the song I've heard but can't remember by whom, the last verse is uplifting,

I'm happy for to see you home,
Huroo, huroo
I'm happy for to see you home ,
All from the Island of Sulloon,
So low in the flesh, so high in the bone,
Johnny I hardly knew you.

With their guns and drums, and drums and guns,
The enemy NEVER slew you