Good Bye Dear, I'll Be Back In A Year

Performed by Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights
Vocals by Ronnie Kemper and Donna Wood
Recorded April 21, 1941
Written by Mack Kay

(male) Good bye dear, I'll be back in a year
'cause I'm in the army now.
They took my number right out of a hat
And there's nothing a guy can do about that.

(female) But when you get back you'll be all tan and brown
Say couldn't we buy that cottage right up out of town

(male) Good bye dear, I'll be back in a year
Don't forget that I love you.

(female) Don't fear dear I'll be here in a year
'Cause I'm true to the army now.

(male) Ah, what a soldier, you wait and see
Why, I'll be a big gun in the artillery

(female) Now honey be sure and keep cozy and warm
Gee, you look cute in the new uniform

(male) Good bye dear, I'll be back in a year
Don't forget that I love you.

(male) Good bye dear, well I'm here for a year
I'm in the army now
But don't you worry, the general and I
are the greatest of pals--

(female) --"Now, Ronnie, don't you lie"

(male) Now he fixed it up so I could have breakfast in bed

(female) Well, why are you peeling potatoes instead?

(male) Oh, he's just kidding me.
Good bye dear, I'll be back in a year
Don't forget that I--

(female) Don't forget that I--

(duet) Don't forget that I love you

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