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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ray Davies
Rhythm Guitar
Mick Avory
Drums
Dave Davies
Lead Guitar
John Dalton
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ray Davies
Songwriter
John Dalton
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ray Davies
Producer
Andrew Hendriksen
Engineer
Andrew Sandoval
Mastering Engineer
Dan Hersch
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Yes sir, no sir
Where do I go, sir?
What do I do, sir?
What do I say?
[Verse 2]
Yes sir, no sir
Where do I go, sir?
What do I do, sir?
How do I behave?
[Verse 3]
Yes sir, no sir
Permission to speak, sir
Permission to breathe, sir
What do I say?
How do I behave?
What do I say?
[Verse 4]
So you think that you've got ambition
Stop your dreamin', and your idle wishin'
You're outside, and there ain't no admission to our play
Pack up your ambition in your old kit bag
And you'll be happy with a packet of fags
Chest out, stomach in
Do what I say, do what I say
Yes, right away
[Verse 5]
Yes sir, no sir
Where do I go, sir?
What do I do, sir?
What do I say?
[Verse 6]
Yes sir, no sir
Permission to speak, sir
Permission to breathe, sir
What do I say?
How do I behave?
What do I say?
[Verse 7]
Doesn't matter who you are, you're there, and there you are
Everything is in its place, authority must be maintained
And then we know exactly where we are
Let them feel that they're important to the cause
But let them know that they are fighting for their homes
Just be sure that they are contributing their all
Give the scum a gun and make the bugger fight
And be sure to have deserters shot on sight
If he dies, we'll send a medal to his wife
[Verse 8]
Yes sir, no sir
Please let me die, sir
I think this life is
Affectin' my brain
[Verse 9]
Yes sir, no sir
Three bags full, sir
What do I do, sir?
What do I say?
What do I say?
How do I behave?
What do I say?
Written by: Ray Davies