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Jim Dixon Lyr Req: Cuddle (Against the War) (Nancy Nicolson) (20) Lyr Add: CUDDLE (AGAINST THE WAR) (Nancy Nicolson) 23 Apr 14


My transcription from this YouTube video, which was uploaded by "IdwalTJ" who I assume is also the singer. He says: "Written by Nancy Nicolson, the Scottish singer songwriter. An anti-war song with a sense of humour."


CUDDLE

CHORUS: Oh, cuddle, cuddle, cuddle against the war.
Use your arms for cuddling; that's what arms are for.
Escalation* could be bliss.
Start off with a cuddle; end up with a kiss.

1. Cuddle a Frenchman from gay Paree.
Sit yourself upon his knee.
Run your fingers through his hair,
And leave the rest to laissez-faire.

CHORUS: Then cuddle...etc.

2. Cuddle a Russian, a peasant hussar.
Let him show you his samovar.
They say the Russians all say "nyet."
I've never had that answer yet.

CHORUS: So cuddle...etc.

3. Cuddle an Indian; do it with verve,
Then you'll break down that brave's reserve.
Get into a big powwow,
Then he's bound to show you "how"—

CHORUS: To cuddle...etc.

4. Cuddle an Australian, a wizard of Oz,
On the beach with Santa Claus.
Rub his back with suntan oils,
And wait until his billy boils.

CHORUS: Then cuddle...etc.

[* possibly a pun on "osculation"?]


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