Thank The Nurse
Performer(s): Country Joe McDonald



Doctors and Physicians diagnose and prescribe
Surgeons can operate but they don't save your life
For when the fever's burning, who helps you through the night
Gives you medication and checks your vital signs?
When you wake up in recovery who's right there by your side? 
With a smile and reassurance, restoring your self-pride.

Thank the Nurse that's nursing you
The one that nursed you through
Thank the Nurse that's nursing you
For saving your life... for saving your life...
For Saving Your Life! 

Oh, the Doctor is important of that we can't deny
But when you get down to it, the Nurse keeps you alive
The one who cleans your body and bandages your wounds
The one who makes your bed, gives you medicine and food
Helps you through contractions, until the pain subsides
Encourage you to make it 'till you hear your baby cry! 

Thank the Nurse that's nursing you
The one that nursed you through
Thank the Nurse that's nursing you
For saving your life... for saving your life...
For Saving Your Life! 

When you're sick and convalescing you're seldom in the mood
To pay attention to the one attending you
So full of rack and worry you think you'll lose your mind
You survived the accident but all your friends have died
When the orderly is sleeping and physician can't be found
No need for apprehension a nurse is making rounds! 

Thank the Nurse that's nursing you
The one that nursed you through
Thank the Nurse that's nursing you
For saving your life... for saving your life...
For Saving Your Life!