THAT’S SABOTAGE
(Harry Warren (m) / Mack Gordon (l) 1942)
Marion Hutton (with Glenn Miller and his Orchestra) June 17 1942
These lyrics were part of a compilation of Warren/Gordon work for the film
Orchestra Wives (Twentieth Century Fox September 4 1942).
The lyrics were later cut before shooting and reissued as a 78 single by Glenn
Miller.
Marion Hutton was an entertainer and the female voice of the Glen Miller
Orchestra and a member of the Modernaires.
She was the elder sister of Betty Hutton who was also a singer/actress (Annie
Oakely 1950 MGM film).
Baby what's wrong with you
I can't get along with you
When it comes to romance
You're never in the mood.
I say yes, you say no
I say stop, you say go
Lately honey, I can't understand your attitude.
If you don't thrill me like you used to thrill me
That's Sabotage.
You don't kiss me like you used to kiss me
That's Sabotage.
When you hear sirens screamin’
Those 'be-alert' alarms
Don't run helter-skelter
There's a bomb-proof shelter
In my arms.
If you don't thrill me like you used to thrill me
That's sabotage.
Some fifth-column jerk, did his dirty work
And changed your mind about me.
I can't sleep
I've got to keep my FB-eye on you
'Cause if you've been untrue
That's Sabotage.
(bridge)
You don’t thrill me like you used to thrill me
That’s sabotage.
Some fifth-column jerk did his dirty work
And changed your mind about me.
I can’t sleep
I‘ve got to keep my FB-eye on you
`Cause, baby, you’ve become a habit
Please don‘t go and try to crab it
If you’ve been untrue
That’s sabotage.
(Transcribed by David Story - October 2013)
