Verse 1: "The 'Tommies' need our tanks and Guns,
The R.A.F. our planes;
But give a thought to those brave lads
Who guard the shipping lanes.
A gale is blowing very hard
From off the Scottish rocks
And ev'ry tar would swap his grog
For a pair of Yankee socks"
Chorus: "Pick up your Knitting
There's a job to do!
British boys would love a pair of socks from you.
In the subway or the bus
Take your needles, do not fuss.
Your helmets and your mittens
Will cheer and thrill the Britons.
So, Girls, come on! Get a hank o' Yankee yarn
And knit a bundle of socks for Britain."
Verse 2: "The British Boys are on the job
Upon the sea and land;
We all can do a little bit
To lend a helping hand.
A girl can be of service now
While sitting in a car
And knit a sweater or a scarf
For a Tommy or a tar.