I've Been Drafted (Now I'm Drafting You)

Performed by Chuck Foster and his Orchestra; Vocals by Jimmy, Dorothy and the 3 Ds
Recorded June 29, 1941
Written by Lyle Moraine & Chuck Foster

(male)
I want someone to cry when I'm away
I want someone to write me every day
Someone sweet and lovable, somebody true
I've been drafted, now I'm drafting you

I want somebody's picture in my tent
I want someone to cheer my regiment
Someone who'll be thrilled when I march into view
I've been drafted, now I'm drafting you

My country called me to do my part
My country needs me and I need you sweetheart

I want someone whose heart will volunteer
To wait for me at least another year
Someone there with open arms when camp is through
I've been drafted, now I'm drafting you

(female)
Each time you drill in line with marching feet
My heart will bump in time with every beat
And from taps till reveille I'll dream of you
You've been drafted, my heart's drafted too

If you get lonely as a soldier will
Think of that night high on a windy hill
Where we kissed and said good bye as lovers do
You were drafted, my heart's drafted too

Look for the letter I'll write each day
Count all the extra of kisses come that way

I promise that my heart will volunteer
To wait for you at least another year
So until that happy day when I'm with you
You've been drafted, I've been drafted too

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