Come Be a Red Cross Nurse For Me

Sammy was very worried,
For his sweetheart was far away,
Although he's at the front with the rest of the bunch,
He thinks of her both night and day.
And after one night of battle,
He thought of a dandy plan,
So he sent a note and here's what he wrote,
Just to see what she would say.

Dearie I'm simply crazy 'bout you,
And to be 'way makes me feel so blue,
But in khaki array I go farther each day,
To fight for the good old U.S.A.,
I can't be a slacker you'll agree,
So must do my share 'cross the sea,
While in Belgium or France I'll take many a chance,
Come be a Red Cross Nurse for me.

Mabel loved Sammy truly,
And she thought his plan was great,
For it most broke her heart when the bugle would start
'cause she knew he'd not hesitate,
But after his letter reached her,
A smile drov away the tears,
As she said she'd be there and of him take care,
If he'd whisper in her ear.

Dearie I'm simply crazy 'bout you,
And to be 'way makes me feel so blue,
But in khaki array I go farther each day,
To fight for the good old U.S.A.,
I can't be a slacker you'll agree,
So must do my share 'cross the sea,
While in Belgium or France I'll take many a chance,
Come be a Red Cross Nurse for me.