Johnny Private

Performed by Happy Jim Parsons
Recorded August 1, 1942
Written by J. Manus, B. Bierman

We salute the rootin' tootin' tootin' sons of Uncle Sam

Who's the guy we're proud to know? Johnny Private
Who's the guy we're proud to know? Johnny Private
Who's the guy we're proud to know
Though he doesn't get much dough
Who's the happy so-and-so? Johnny Private

Who's the guy that likes to jive? Johnny Private
Who's the guy that likes to jive? Johnny Private
Who's the guy that likes to jive 'til he's only half alive
Who's the guy that's up at five? Johnny Private

You're the easy-livin' yet forvin' sons of Uncle Sam

When they catch ya shootin' crap, Johnny Private
When they catch ya shootin' crap, Johnny Private
Peelin' spuds can be a snap
Make believe a spud's a Jap, Johnny Private

Treat your girl with some regard, Johnny Private
Treat your girl with some regard, Johnny Private
Treat your girl with some regard
Other girls you must discard
Though you're apt to find it hard, Johnny Private

You're rough and tumble, [?], son of Uncle Sam

If you're sick of pork 'n beans, Johnny Private
If you're sick of pork 'n beans, Johnny Private
If you're sick of pork 'n beans
Take a bullet from your jeans
Blow the cook to smithereens, Johnny Private

When they getcha overseas, Johnny Private
When they getcha overseas, Johnny Private
There'll be ladies there to squeeze
Who's the guy that aims ta please? Johnny Private

Your a troubleshootin', rootin'-tootin' son of Uncle Sam

Who can take it on the chin? Johnny Private
Who can take it on the chin? Johnny Private
Who can take it on the chin?
Who's been trained to fight and win?
Who will march into Berlin? Johnny Private

When you're back at home once more, Johnny Private
When you're back at home once more, Johnny Private
When you're back at home once more
You'll be hearing people roar
Who's the guy that won the war? Johnny Private

We salute the rootin' tootin' tootin' sons of Uncle Sam

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