Draftin' Blues

Performed by Count Basie and His Orchestra; Vocals by James Rushing
Recorded October 1940
Written by Maceo Pinkard

Now if you've got a loving man
You'd better love him while you can
Perhaps he'll have to do his share
To help defend this dear old land
They're draftin' many men right now
To give Democracy a hand
Before they call your man I'll say
These words you ought to understand:

When Uncle Sam calls out your man
Don't say it, don't cry
Because you know he can't refuse
To hold him back might make him slack
Just say you've got those draftin' blues

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