Hey now, listen close, to the news we know
On September third, nineteen-thirty-nine it shows
War clouds gather, tensions rise in the air
Europe's in turmoil, with countries in despair
Swingin' through the headlines, on that dreadful day
Oh, the world was changing, in every single way
With echoes of conflict, and stories to unfold
The news of '39, in swingin' style we're told
Hitler's reign marches on, a world at war
Poland's plight, cries for peace, hear them roar
As nations brace for the storm that looms ahead
On September third, these are the words that spread
Swingin' through the headlines, on that dreadful day
Oh, the world was changing, in every single way
With echoes of conflict, and stories to unfold
The news of '39, in swingin' style we're told
From London to Berlin, the whispers grow
The world is watching, as history unfolds, you know
On September third, the world held its breath
With each passing moment, the news brought life or death
Swingin' through the headlines, on that dreadful day
Oh, the world was changing, in every single way
With echoes of conflict, and stories to unfold
The news of '39, in swingin' style we're told
So here's the tale, of September three
In a swingin' song, for you and me
Let's not forget, the lessons of the past
As we dance to the news, let's make each moment last