Summer '43 the man's gunnin' for me Blue and white mean war tonight They say damn my pride and all The other cats livin' down the east side Or maybe just my brim's too wide Hey Marie you better grab my jack And zip gun for me 'Cause I'll face no shame Tonight's the night I die for our name Well I like to be swingin' Dancin' and singing Just having a good time Free to do whatever Now more than ever I've got to stick with that gang of mine