Knit One, Purl Two
As recorded by the Glenn Miller
Orchestra on May 20th 1942 with Marion Hutton and the Modernaires.
Written by Flossy Frills* and Ben
Lorre, edited by Glenn Miller.
(*:
Flossy Frills was a cartoon character that appeared in the chain of
Hearst newspapers. The quite patriotic newspaper tycoon Hearst wanted
Flossy to ask Glenn Miller to contribute to a tune...- and so she
did...)
Knit one, purl two
This
sweater, my darling, ’s for you
While
vigil you‘re keeping through rain and storm
This
sweater will keep you warm
Purl
two, knit one
Our trials I know
have begun
And while you are
fighting each battle through
My
darling, my heart’s with you
I just left the cot where our little
tot*
In sleep was smiling
He must have dreamed of you...
Knit one, purl two
My
darling, whenever I’m blue
It’s
comfort to know that when he’s a man
He‘ll
be glad that his Dad came through
Knit
one, purl two...
(*: another word for baby or toddler. - notes by Dave Weiner)