From the 1943 film “Hi’ Ya, Sailor”
Words and music by Maxine Manners and Jean Miller
The sheet music:
Lyrics
He was on leave one night
He tried to hold her tight
“So little time,” he sighed
Then she replied
Chorus:
It looks as though you want romancing
Oh, brother
I know those tactics of advancing
Oh, brother
You think I ought to kiss you
‘Cause you’re fighting this war
But I’m afraid you might forget
What you are fighting for
You say you’d like to know me better
Oh, brother
I’ve heard that line a hundred times before
But if you promise that you’ll love no other
Just your country and your mother
I won’t treat you like a brother any more
Chorus:
Those eyes of blue and hair so wavy
Oh, Sailor
They make me want to join the Navy
Oh, Sailor
Drop the anchor, man the lifeboat
You’re kissing me
Goodness how my heart is swimming
You’ve got me all at sea
In your arms it’s easy sailing
Oh, Sailor
For loving you is such a breezy joy
So if you ask me if I want caresses
You won’t even need three guesses
My heart’s sending you yes-oh-yesses
Sailor boy