I know they're gonna write to me When they get across the sea, every chance When that Washington lands in France How you say it, for now, sugar baby Now mama, don't you weep and moan Uncle Sam's got your man and gone Now he's doing that Lind'bird across the sea Now mama how can it be You went way across the sea Just to keep from doing that Lindybird with me Oh babe now I done told you When I had my uniforms on I could live it - sure as you born Then I'll do that Lind'bird across the sea She asked me for a bottle of Kaye Ola I said, Mama, let me play it on your Victrola Then I'll do that Lindybird with you How you say it, for now, sugar baby? I asked her for a piece of banana She said, Can I play the blues on your piano Then I'll do that Lindybird for you