Army life, it just won't do
(Raise a rukus tonight)
The food is poor and the pay is too
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Them army doctors got no heart
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They use a big square needle
And it sure does smart
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(CHORUS)
So, won't you come along
Little children, come along
Come while the moon is shining bright
Get on board, down the river float
We're gonna raise a rukus tonight

There's an army saying
They think is cute
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If it don't move, paint it
If it does, salute
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We had chicken for chow today
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Mine got up and it walked away
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(CHORUS)

Well, I got a gal in San Antone
(Raise a rukus tonight)
She call me on the telephone
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Well, I said now, honey
Do you love me true
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She said, you bet your boots, I do
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(CHORUS)

Gonna see my baby
When the weekend comes
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We ain't got money
But we sure have fun
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Yes siree, gonna see my honey
(Raise a rukus tonight)
Well, the things we like
Don't cost much money

(CHORUS)