In The Army Now..
Status Quo · Other Songs - Status Quo
A vacation in the foreign land
Uncle Sam does the best he can
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Now u remember what the draft man said
Nothing to do all day but stay in bed
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
U'll be the hero of the neighbourhood
Nobody knows that u left for good
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Smiling faces as u wait to land,
But once u get there no one gives a damn
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Hand granades flyin ova ur head - - - - - -
Missiles flyin ova ur head if ya wanna survive,
get outta bed
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army,now
Shots ring out in the dead of night
The sergeant calls : "Stand up and fight!"
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Ur got ur orders standin to shoot on sight
Ur finger's on the trigger but it don't seem right
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Night is falling and u just can't see
Is this illusion or reality
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
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Uncle Sam does the best he can
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Now u remember what the draft man said
Nothing to do all day but stay in bed
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
U'll be the hero of the neighbourhood
Nobody knows that u left for good
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Smiling faces as u wait to land,
But once u get there no one gives a damn
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Hand granades flyin ova ur head - - - - - -
Missiles flyin ova ur head if ya wanna survive,
get outta bed
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army,now
Shots ring out in the dead of night
The sergeant calls : "Stand up and fight!"
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Ur got ur orders standin to shoot on sight
Ur finger's on the trigger but it don't seem right
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
Night is falling and u just can't see
Is this illusion or reality
Ur in the army now
Oh, oh ur in the army - now
** * *****
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* * * * *
***** * **
In The Army Now..
Released by Status Quo, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues-inflected pop that defined their career. The song features the group's characteristic vocal interplay between Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, delivering a driving rhythm section that anchors the upbeat tempo. While often associated with their broader catalog of stadium anthems, the recording captures the raw energy of their live performances and studio recordings from the era. It stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft catchy, melodic rockers that resonated with audiences globally, reflecting the enduring appeal of their musical style in the late 20th century.