WWII SONG LYRICS

During 'The Phoney War', the early months of World War II, there appeared a rash of comic, almost infantile songs which poked fun at Hitler and his cohorts in most uncomplimentary ways. They fulfilled a need for the moment at a time when many people thought that the hostilities, if not exactly "all over by Christmas" would finish within a few months.

At the same time, and for the most part more substantial, were patriotic (sometimes jingoistic) songs which reflected the prevalent mood.

Then again there were the topical songs about black outs, rationing and of course the armed forces.

Finally there were the songs which, while not alluding to the war per se, have become forever associated with that dark period in our island's history.

Please note, the following song words may be used in conjunction with the Coronation Mugs & Jelly Street Party CD.

BLESS 'EM ALL

BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY

DON’T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE

EVERYTHING STOPS FOR TEA

GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART

I’LL BE SEEING YOU

IT’S A LOVELY DAY TOMORROW

KISS ME GOODNIGHT, SERGEANT MAJOR

LEANING ON A LAMP POST

MOONLIGHT BECOMES YOU

A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE

NOW IS THE HOUR

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET

RUN RABBIT, RUN

SALLY

SING AS WE GO

SWINGING ON A STAR

THANKS FOR THE MEMORY

THE SUN HAS GOT HIS HAT ON

THE WORLD WILL SING AGAIN

WE'LL MEET AGAIN

WE’RE GOING TO HANG OUT THE WASHING ON THE SIEGFRIED LINE

WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS

WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN