Yank! the Musical Soundtrack Album Lyrics

You were seen by someone enlisted;
I know you feel doomed but he isn't brass, 'sides,
You pass and so your innocence will be presumed.
Keep your heads on and relax and if someone attacks:
First, you laugh it off - always staying calm - then,
Diffuse their accusations with complete applaud.
Never beat a fast retreat.
Learn to parry back - stay light on your feet - tell 'em "what the hell?" tell 'em "take a hike!"
Let 'em think it's out of boredom - not a thing you like.
Blushing like a sugar beet makes them think the case against ya's complete.
Army can't indict a fella light on his feet.

[Stu's journal.

"What's so important in that?"

*laughs* [sung] Tales of the South Pacific that give you a clue of how Stu
And me made it through lots of rough times.
April 23, on a base in Guam: I was spied beneath a bunk bed with a cook named Tom.
[spoken] Oh, well hello there, Tom [sung] Said he spilled his drink and slipped;
Found a way to reconfigure the script.
August 17: Me and ensign drew... said that he was kneeling praying which was almost true.
First of June, an airmen's club: flyer said his muscles needed a rub... scene was quite a fright;
We left that night still light on our feet -stay light on your feet.
With some acrobatic thinking you can make it through - a bit of disguise, a little deceit...
They've got the war to worry about, they want you to give 'em an out.
So, make a leap, take a chance and you can dance through this mans army.

MITCH
Look at the guys down there, dancing to the radio. Dancing with each other. This is what we've been reduced to

ESTELLE
Blue twilight
A strange new glow
Me and my love waitin' from moon dreams
Our feelings to show
Blue twilight
When the day seems to pause
Wond'rin' which way to go

MITCH
I used to love dancing with Becky. She hardly writes me anymore. Dance with me, Stu.

ESTELLE
Oh me, oh my, my heart's in a tizzy
Caught in the blue
The stars and I are itchin' to get busy
Waitin' on you
Waitin' on you

STU
Mitch, talk to me.

MITCH
Go away.

STU
Tell me about Cohen.

Becky:
Army came, took my flame
My man done changed and how;
He cooks and cleans and does latrines,
I guess he doesn't need me now.
He used to like my cooking now he likes this thing called spam
It comes in a tin
And how he'd pet and paw me back before his army exam
Wow!
Now when he's home on leave
That brute's! Polite as politeness can be
Instead of romance I get salutes or he sits and fondles his army boots
He used to smother me like honey on a honey ham
I'm the saddest gal what am
I lost my man to Uncle Sam

He used to be a scrawny 98-pound ball of nerve

Chorus:
The boy was scrappy slap dash and happy

Becky:
He'd loaf the day a snacking on my
Cherry preserves
He isn't scrawny now god bless his thighs are the size of a tree
His shoulders are brawny
Oh yes
But it aint for me its for Uncle S
I miss the man who a was lying to my baby love
I'm the saddest gal what am
I lost my man to uncle

Becky [Spoken]:
Dear uncle Sam I know your tall and manly with a fine set of whiskers but aint 50 million men enough for ya do you have to take mine to. Whisk him half way across the world and give him pretty jewelry like silver stars and gold medals? Good lord Sam, there's no one left to dance with

Chorus:
He used to whisper tender nothings neath the harvest moon

Becky:
I miss my dumb clumsy oaf

Chorus:
Now all he talks about are fellas in his army platoon
Becky:
Doesn't he care about this or this?

Chorus:
He does the laundry now cooks to

Becky:
His meatloaf is better then mine

Chorus:
Its true

Becky:
Oh I'm in a quandary

Chorus:
Do tell

Becky:
I'm blue should I throw this lug out for someone new

Chorus:
But everywhere you look the army's pulled the same old scam

Becky:
Some scam

Chorus:
She's the saddest, saddest gal what am

Becky:
Saddest peanut butter minus jam

Chorus:
Used to call her gorgeous now its ma'am

Becky:
I lost my man to a man named uncle...
[Spoken] Oh well if you can't beat him women's army core here I come

All:
Uncle Sammm!

TENNESSEE:
Jus look at that? could you put her away and sleep?
Not me? I can tell she's ready for some Tennessee lovin':

Darling Betty, you look soft as can be
Helpless as a calico kitten caught in a tree
I'm breathless, I'm sighin'
There's no denying
I enjoy what I see? lucky me!

MITCH:
Darling Bettyh, maybe you'll understand

BOTH:
We're as lost and lonely as sailors
Six months from land

MITCH:
And restless as that little lamb
When Mary's outta sight
I need someone to hold tonight

ALL:
Betty, Betty
Months, years I'll be without it
'Cept for you on demand

TENNESSEE:
...And my hand!
How'm I s'posed to sleep tonight
Surrounded by guys?

CZECHOWSKI:
Darlin' Betty
If you only were here
I would kiss you?

MITCH:
Hold you?

TENNESSEE:
And whisper
Soft in your ear

CZECHOWSKI/MITCH/TENNESSEE:
And all the sweet forbidden things
The army don't allow
I'd try on you tonight
Hold you good and tight
This sleeping car would be all right
If you were here with me tonight

TENNESSEE:
Give my back my Betty!

MITCH:
Stu's turn.

CZECHOWSKI:
You got a girl, Stu?

TENNESSEE:
Maybe Stubie's a v-i-r-g-i-n-n.

CZECHOWSKI:
Gimme another picture, this one's sticky.

TENNESSEE:
I got some extra Betties
You want front or back?

CZECHOWSKI:
Back!

MITCH:
Front!

TENNESSEE:
Two Lana Turners, if she's more your style
Veronica Lake's peek-a-boo smile
You can take 'em all
And I don't need 'em back
As long as there's Betty
Right here in the sack

CZECHOWSKI:
I'll take the Rita Hayworth
Hear she's Mexican!
Rita's too good for Orson Welles!
Hey wouldja f*ck Deanna Durbin?
I'll take 'em both
Plus Lena Horne!
Give me until morn!

TENNESSEE:
Not my
Gorgeous Rita!
Well there's Deanna Durbin
If you like 'em young
I like 'em young!
Ladies give me one kiss

MITCH:
Hear she's a señorita!
Gorgeous!
Got any singers?
Judy Garland's mine!
They're all of them pretty
The whole damn pile
Wish there was one here to cuddle...

How 'bout you, sweetheart?
You've been awful glum
Don't none of these pin-ups
Speak to you, chum?

STU:
Darling Betty
Do your magic on me
Make your hips
Your kissable lips
Exciting to see
And all the good and normal things
That other fellas do
You'll make me wanna do

Betty. I like Betty.

MITCH:
Betty's got her hooks in him too!

TENNESSEE:
Woo hoo!

STU:
Darlin' Betty,
You look soft as can be
Lying like a calico kitten
Caught in a tree
And restless
As that little lamb
When Mary's out of sight
I need someone to hold tonight

MITCH:
Now you've chosen one
A kitten caught in atree
So far from sight
Need you tonight

TENNESSEE:
Body is achin'
I need you
Your lops heavenly
Squeeze you tight

CZECHOWSKI:
Can you feel me near
Give me just a moment alone
But don't tell Ethel

ALL:
Steady! Steady!
For I'm liable to burst
Your ass so rosy and round
And renowned!

TENNESSEE:
Now Betty Davis is fine for your Pa!

CZECHOWSKI:
And Betty Crocker is fine for your Ma!

STU:
And Betty Hutton is cute as a button!

ALL:
But as for me, give me Grable!
She's the Betty of mine!
How I wish here body was here
Wich which to entwine

CZECHOWSKI:
A piston needs a place to pump!

TENNESSEE:
A rooster needs a hen!

ALL:
But here there's only men
Men and men again
So dreams'll have to hold me tight
Tonight! Tonight! Tonight!

TENNESSEE:
Goodnight.

CZECHOWSKI:
Goodnight.

MITCH:
Goodnight.

STU:
Goodnight.

MITCH:
There's a house in my hometown
I already put a payment down
It's not so grand, the perfect size
For a couple of regular guys

I'll make some dough and we'll make do
Give it a paint job: "navy blue"
I'll even add a patio
For a sexy ex-G.I. I'll know

I know it's difficult to imagine it now
Here in a world that's goping mad
But picture the two fo us
On some lazy day
When bombs away
Is just a game kids play

And late at night when we're alone
Neighbors in houses of their own
We'll thank this goddamn war for having met
As happy and secure and financially set
As a couple of regular guys can get

STU:
Every Saturday we can load up the car

MITCH:
Beach is a simple drive away

STU:
We'll have your family 'round
For cake and Cokes

MITCH:
Though we'll shock my folks
With all our... army jokes

And late some night
As records play
Couple'a dozen years away
We'll laugh about the battles
We lived through...

ARTIE:
Every dance has a tune played for it
Every glove has a mate made for it
How do you find your match? How do you pick?
Follow your heart and follow your ?

STU:
Well, it was nice meeting ya ?

ARTIE:
Come on, I can tell you're interested.

STU:
In being a reporter?

ARTIE:
Aw, kid, you don't realize how lucky you are.

STU:
Why?

ARTIE:
I like you.

We click we're travelers
Thumbin' the same ride
Play the same game
For the same side
Common interests
Common set of needs

We click, our lips
Are willing and able
Let's play Ping-Pong
'Neath the table
Couple rounds and darling
We'll see who leads!

I'm not sayind you're the love of my life
I'm not saying there are stars in your eyes
All I'm saying is it's time to get wise
The world's at war
Rules are suspended
Whole world's... upended

Quick, let's click
I'll let you unmask me
I won't bite, kid
'Less you ask me
Stick with me and baby
You'll see it's true
Sky's the limit
When you are two who:

I'm clicking!

There's more of us than you imagined
'Specially in the Marines ? trust me
Now's our chance
Nation's distracted
'Bout time... we acted

Come on, kid, try it!

STU:
I don't think I can.

ARTIE:
You're a natural...

(They start trading tap moves, Artie teaching Stu)

ARTIE:
Stick with me
You'll learn more than drilling
If you're willing...

STU:
Like what?

ARTIE:
The army lists forbidden bars
In every town and state
Go to those bars... They're ours!

Army's got a lotta spies
But seldom at the local Ys
Change to your civvies
And wait in the privies!

STU:
Wait, why am I in the washroom?

ARTIE:
Here's a handsome fella
Part of our crew?
Tap your footsy
See if he taps too

STU:
Say, your hands touch over the sink?

ARTIE:
Ask him if he's feeling pink!
Say, he's tall and strong and swarthy?

STU:
Ask him if he's a friend of Dor'thy!

ARTIE:
Now you got it kid!

I can't give you caviar and champagne
And our future ain't our friends throwing rice
But I'll give you half an hour of paradise!

Click with guys
Who you'll wanna mess with
With a press pass
To impress with
Pick your partner well
And I'm telling you
There's more fellas
Dreaming the same drem too, who...
Click!

MITCH:
I was not like other guys
Early to bed, early to rise
I was a man about town
Dancing till dawn came creeping
Now my dancing shoes instead
Are safe at home beneath my bed
And I just pace the bedroom floor
It's one, it's two
It's three, it's four...

I can't seem to fall asleep, my darling
I keep rememb'ring you
Even as I'm counting sheep, my darling
I keep rememb'ring you
Through the day, I may keep moving
Searching high and low
For someone new
But I'm afraid I'm in too deep
No matter what I do
I keep rememb'ring you

S.:
A journal, over 70 years old, and I found it... or it found me.
I stayed up all night looking on eBay for Yank magazines that might have his byline.

MITCH:
Still awake...
And still rememb'ring you

S.:
God, this song, rattling in my head...

MITCH:
Five o'clock, six o'clock
I get up, I make coffee ? make do
All day long I'm always tired
Hoping please tonight
I'll catch a few
But then...
'Neath starlight's silver beams
When you should fill my dreams
I'm up rememb'ring you

Don't run away Mitch
You can't outrun this
Run from me if you feel you have to...
You can't run from you

Don't you see?
What he have... is special
What we are is not

We're two of thousands
Hundreds of thousands
I'm surprised as you
It isn't something good... or bad...
Just true

Listen Mitch
We're in a battle we never planned
But we're together
Fighting together, that's what people do
Which isn't right or wrong
Just something true

No going back, not now
Too many know to go back and hide
To go back in disguise
Hundreds of thousands
Who felt lost and alone before
Have found each other in the war
Now we're wise
The freaks are us
Us regular guys!

You can't unlearn what you know is true
I'm glad they see us
If they can see us means that we can too
They'll have to understand
We've earned our due
And that's just true
Just true