Why Shouldn't They Be Good Enough Now

When our nation heard the call to arms,
Our men all responded as one.
They deserted factories and farms,
To march forward and heed the (____).
Our Women folks got busy right away,
Now it's only fair that we should let them stay.

They were good enough to work upon our railways,
They did ev'rything to keep our boys inspired,
They collected millions selling stamps and war bonds,
The helped make the ammunition that was fired;
When called upon we always found them ready,
To drive an ambulance or run a plough;
If they were good enough before
To help win the war,
Why shouldn't they be good enough now?

Just as long as this great world goes 'round
The women will stand ev'ry test.
When they're needed most they will be found,
More than willing to do their best.
For justice and a cause they know was right,
Didn't mothers gladly send their sons to fight?

They were good enough to send their clothes to Belgium,
And they made the mask that save our boys from gas,
And on "No Man's Land" who served hotcakes and coffee,
No one but the brave Salvation Army lass;
All humanity is thankful to our women.
They were loyal, staunch and true to ev'ry vow;
We might have had a greater loss
But for their work with the Red Cross,
So why shouldn't they be good enough now?