"Suzy said to me one day long ago.
She said honey please don't join the Corps.
They like to do nothing but fuss n fight.
And they look kinda weird with those high n tights.
They got poor table manners and they are so crude.
They got a warm sense of humor and their jokes are rude.

I said Suzy let me tell ya what ill do.
Ill join the Corps just for a year or two.
I packed my trash and I headed for the plane.
I went to the place where they made Marines.

Ohh yeah
Ohh yeah

Parris Island was the name of the place.
The first thing I saw was the drill instructors face.
Ohh yeah
Ohh yeah
Ohh yeah
He had razor creases and a smokey bear.
Mountain climbin' privates everywhere.

Well Suzy said its me or the Corps.
I cant take this life anymore.
I looked at Suzy with a big ol' grin
I haven't seen Suzy since I don't know when."