YOU CAN'T SAY NO TO A SOLDIER
From the film "Iceland" (1942)
(Music: Harry Warren / Lyrics: Mack Gordon)


Joan Merrill with Sammy Kaye & His Orch.
(Film Soundtrack) - 1942





Listen little lady, it's the order of the day
Issued by the highest of authority
Fellows in the service simply can't be turned away
You know that defence must get priority
So if you're patriotically inclined
Heed the call to arm and keep this thought in mind

You can't say no to a soldier
A sailor or a handsome marine
No, you can't say no if he wants to dance
If he's gonna fight, he's got a right to romance

So, get out your lipstick and powder
Be beautiful and dutiful too
If he's not your type, then it's still okay
You can always kiss him in a sisterly way
Oh, you can't say no, no you gotta give in
If you want him to win for you

(Orchestral Interlude)

You simply can't say no, no, no, no, no, no, no
To a soldier or a handsome marine
Lady, what wouldyou you say, if he said, "Let's dance"
I'd say, "Brother, you have got a right to romance, let's dance"

So, get out your lipstick and powder
Be beautiful and dutiful too
If he says it's cold on those submarines
You can knit a sweater, but that's not what he means

Oh, you can't say no, no, no, no, no, no, no
They're not made of tin
So, you'd better give in
If you want him to win for you





(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - December 2012)