I'm Doin' It For Defense
From the film Star Spangled Rhythm
Performed by Betty Hutton
Words by Johnny Mercer
Music by Harold Arlen
© 1942 Famous Music Corp.
Lyrics:
Mister Beau, get this right
I'm your date for tonight
But when I hold you tight
I'm doin' it for defense
Months and months you've been drilled
Now it's time you were thrilled
Start from here, then we build
I'm doin' it for defense
If you touch my lips and you feel me respond
It's because I just can't afford a bond
If you think you're Cary Grant, brother relax
You're just a rebate on my income tax
Don't get hurt, don't get sore
I'm a pal, nothing more
This ain't love, this is war
I'm doin' it for defense
Once I start I can't quit
I said I'd do my bit
Sorry boy but you're it
I'm doin' it for defense
Orders are for today
Just relax, come what may
Duty calls, I obey
I'm doin' it for defense
Your morale is building up, you must agree
And morale stays built when it's built by me
Put your face to starboard and give us a kiss
Heaven help a sailor on a night like this
Let's pretend I'll attack
Your defense musn't crack
This ain't war, it's murder, Jack
I'm doin' it for defense
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Recording History:
Studio recording not released
Recorded 1942
Paramount Studio Orchestra conducted by Robert Emmett Dolan
Running Time: 2 mins 14 secs
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