Johnny Get Your Girl
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Johnny get your girl
Tap her on the shoulder
Tap her on the shoulder
Say you'll like to hold her

Johnny get your girl
Walk her in the moonlight
If you've got no moonlight
Talk about a June night

Don't wait for introductions
Don't be so formal
Just step right up and do the thing that's normal
Johnny get your girl

Tap her on the shoulder
Get a little bolder
Give romance a whirl
Don't let another Johnny get your girl

Don't wait for introductions
Don't be so formal
Just step right up and do the thing that's normal
John get that girl

Tap her on the shoulder
Get a little bolder




Give romance a whirl
Don't you let another Johnny get your girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Johnny Get Your Girl" by The Rat Pack depict a confident and assertive approach to pursuing love and romance. The song encourages the singer, Johnny, to take action and not let the opportunity slip away. The repeated phrase "Johnny get your girl" serves as both a command and encouragement for Johnny to approach a girl he desires.


In the first verse, the lyrics suggest that Johnny should tap the girl on the shoulder as a way of getting her attention. This action is followed by Johnny expressing his desire to hold her. The second verse urges Johnny to take the girl for a walk in the moonlight, or even just talk about a romantic June night if moonlight is not available. The repetition of the phrase "Johnny get your girl" throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and importance of not letting another person take the girl Johnny desires.


The overall message of the song is that it's important to be bold and take risks in matters of the heart. It encourages Johnny to seize the moment, not waiting for proper introductions or being overly formal, and instead, just step up and do what feels natural and normal to pursue the girl he desires.


Overall, "Johnny Get Your Girl" conveys a lighthearted and playful perspective on pursuing romance, encouraging the singer to be proactive and not miss out on love.


Line by Line Meaning

Johnny get your girl
Encourage Johnny to go after the girl he desires


Tap her on the shoulder
Gently approach her in a non-intrusive manner


Say you'll like to hold her
Express your desire to be close and intimate with her


Walk her in the moonlight
Take her for a romantic walk under a beautiful night sky


If you've got no moonlight
Even if the moonlight is absent, make the best of the situation


Talk about a June night
Engage in conversation about a perfect summer evening


Don't wait for introductions
Don't hesitate to approach without formal introductions


Don't be so formal
Don't be overly polite or reserved


Just step right up and do the thing that's normal
Act naturally and confidently, without overthinking


Get a little bolder
Become more assertive and take some risks


Give romance a whirl
Embrace the opportunity for a romantic experience


Don't let another Johnny get your girl
Make sure to secure the affections of the girl before someone else does




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VIC MIZZY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@macktheknife8376

An actual joke made by Sinatra and Martin at the Sands.

Sinatra (holding a bottle): Hey Dean, how do you make a fruit cordial?

Dean (drinking). Hm?

Sinatra: I said how do you make a fruit cordial?

Martin: Be nice to him!



All comments from YouTube:

@jimihendrix1575

I was singing "Hey there fruity" all day at work. I have a meeting with HR in the morning.

@sc1077

😂😂😂😂💀

@damasek219

Do I understand correctly that HR means Horrible Rat?

@cardboardheadguy7814

No it Human Resources

@jjlax7

Jesus I’m dead. I lost it. Well played, sir.

@brenthill3241

Well then it's sensitivity training or time to polish up that resume.

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@Badgerthegreat

I love the fact that they seem to be performing all these songs in the same venue, implying that the Rat Pack got together for a one-night live concert dedicated solely to bigotry.

@greensonickid3304

By the looks of it, the ad is filmed there as well

@thesmithersy

Of course, back then. That language was acceptable.

@Norvo82

You mean like an actual Rat Pack show from the late 50s and 60s? There are plenty of recordings of those Vegas performances that make this clip seem tame. Frank and Dean's on stage banter was something else...

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