Lyrics/Music Mack Gordon/Harry Revel



When I hear the blast of a bugle

I know I soon will see a military man

When I hear the sound of a drum: Rum-tummy-tum-tum

I know I soon will see a military man

I love a military man

I love a military man

I love a military nurse



My, but it's so grand to see a military man

Ev'ry boy should want to be a military man

What a treat to marching feet the roll of a drum

What a treat to marching feet is the Rum-tum...

Rummy-tum-tum-tum



In a crowd he looks so proud, a military man

In his uniform so spic and span

Hearts are filled with joy and they're thrilled with joy

Whenever a march is played

For ev'rybody loves to see

A soldier parade



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(Additional words not in the film)

It's about to start

I hear the Rum-tum-tum, the fife and drum

And here they come

What a pretty sight to see!



Joy is in your heart

You've got to swell with pride as side by side

So dignified

Members of the infantry!



Raise your voices high

And give a rousing cheer

When they appear

They know no fear

They're as brave as can be



Manly spirits based upon

The slogan: We must carry on!

Company attention, forward march!



My, but it's so grand to see a military man

Ev'ry boy should want to be a military man

What a treat to marching feet the roll of a drum

What a treat to marching feet is the Rum-tum...

Rummy-tum-tum-tum



In a crowd he looks so proud, a military man

In his uniform so spic and span

Hearts are filled with joy and they're thrilled with joy

Whenever a march is played

For ev'rybody loves to see

A soldier parade