God, Country, and My BabyJohnny BurnetteWritten by John Dolan and Chico Holiday- Peaked at # 18 in 1961They say we sail tonightAnd we may have to fightI want with all my might to stayBut I'll go for God, country, and my babyYou know I have to goAnd, dear, I'll miss you soFor God, country, and my babyPlease write me every day, every day that I'm awayAnd though I'll be alone across the RhineI'll dream about you, dear, and know you're mineBRIDGE: And if I ever need you, I'll close my eyes and see you Your lips, your kiss, I'll need them soI'll go for God, country, and my babySure, as these teardrops burn, I promise to returnAnd when I'm home, I'll cling to the arms of my babyAnd when I'm home, I'll stay in the arms of my baby
