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
  
  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
  Saying
  
  It's a mistake, it's a mistake
  It's a mistake, it's a mistake
  
  After the laughter as died away
  And all the boys have had their fun
  No surface noise now, not much to say
  They've got the bad guys on the run
  
  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 saying
  
  It's a mistake, it's a mistake
  It's a mistake, it's a mistake
  
  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
  
  We'll not fade out too soon
  Not in this finest hour
  Whistle your favourite tune
  We'll send a card and flower
  Saying
  
  It's a mistake, it's a mistake
  It's a mistake, it's a mistake