The bankers and diplomats Are going in the Army, Oh happy day, I'd give my pay To see them on parade. Their paunches at attention And their striped pants at ease, They've gotten patriotic And they're going overseas, We'll have to do the best we can And bravely carry on, So we'll just keep the laddies here To manage while they're gone. The bankers and diplomats Are going in the Army, It seemed a shame to keep them from The mess they loved to plan. We're certainly contented That they'll fight a dandy war, They don't need propaganda-- They know what they're fighting for; They'll step along with dignity And in the best of form, And we'll just keep the laddies here To keep the lassies warm. The bankers and the diplomats They're filling up the Army, It's all too many sweet young men They've sent to Heartbreak Hill, It's time they got a bellyful Of what they're dishing out, And so we'll line them up in ranks And holler "Right About!" We'll empty out the Pentagon And march them out to sea, And the lads can stay at home with us Where they belong to be.