God, Country, and My Baby

Johnny Burnette

Written by John Dolan and Chico Holiday



- Peaked at # 18 in 1961



They say we sail tonight

And we may have to fight

I want with all my might to stay



But I'll go for God, country, and my baby

You know I have to go

And, dear, I'll miss you so



For God, country, and my baby

Please write me every day, every day that I'm away

And though I'll be alone across the Rhine

I'll dream about you, dear, and know you're mine



BRIDGE: And if I ever need you, I'll close my eyes and see you

Your lips, your kiss, I'll need them so



I'll go for God, country, and my baby

Sure, as these teardrops burn, I promise to return

And when I'm home, I'll cling to the arms of my baby



And when I'm home, I'll stay in the arms of my baby