[Verse 1]
Jump down the shelters to get away
The boys are cockin` up their guns
Tell us general, is it party time?
If it is, can we all come?

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Don`t think that we don`t know
Don`t think that we`re not trying
Don`t think we move too slow
It`s no use after crying

[Chorus]
Saying it`s a mistake
It`s a mistake
It`s a mistake
It`s a mistake


[Verse 2]
After the laughter has died away
And all the boys have had their fun
No surface noise now, not much to say
They got the bad guys on the run

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Don`t try to say you`re sorry
Don`t say he drew his gun
They`ve gone and grabbed old Ronnie
He`s not the only one

[Chorus]
Saying it`s a mistake
It`s a mistake
It`s a mistake
It`s a mistake

[Verse 3]
Tell us, commander, what do you think?
`Cos we know that you love all that power
Is it on then, are we on the brink?
We wish you`d all throw in the towel

[Pre-Chorus 3]
We`ll not fade out too soon
Not in this finest hour
Whistle your favourite tune
We`ll send a card and flower


[Chorus]
Saying it`s a mistake
It`s a mistake
It`s a mistake
It`s a mistake, oh

[Outro]
It`s a mistake (It`s a mistake)
It`s a mistake (It`s a mistake)
It`s a mistake (It`s a mistake)
It`s a mistake (It`s a mistake)
It`s a mistake (It`s a mistake)
It`s a mistake (It`s a mistake)
It`s a mistake, it`s a mistake
(It`s a mistake)