Strike Up the Band
Francis Bay And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Let the trumpet call
While the people shout
"Strike up the band"
Hear the cymbals ring
Callin' one and all
To the martial swing
There is work to be done, to be done
Let's have fun, fun, fun
Come on you son of a son, of a gun
Take your stand
Fall in line, yea a bow
Come along, let's go
Hey, Leader, strike up the band!
There is work to be done, to be done
Let's have fun, fun, fun
Come on you son of a gun, of a gun
Take your stand
Fall in line, yea a bow
Come on, let's go
Hey, Leader, strike up
Hey, Leader, strike up
Hey, Leader, strike up the band!
The lyrics of "Strike Up the Band" by Francis Bay And His Orchestra urges the commencement of a celebration that is just about to begin. The musicians take their place as the drums roll out and the trumpets call while the people shout "Strike up the band." The call is not just for the musicians but for everyone to come together under the banner of the band. The cymbals ring and the call is heard by one and all to partake in the march-like beat that follows, straddling the line between celebration and work.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the drums roll out
Begin the music with the drums.
Let the trumpet call
Start playing the music with the trumpet.
While the people shout "Strike up the band"
As the people cheer, start playing the music.
Hear the cymbals ring
Listen to the sounds of the cymbals vibrating.
Callin' one and all
Inviting everyone to participate in the music.
To the martial swing
To the rhythmic beat of the songs.
There is work to be done, to be done
We have tasks to do, so let's start the music with enthusiasm.
Let's have fun, fun, fun
Enjoy the music and have a great time.
Come on you son of a son, of a gun
Encouraging everyone to participate, including those with tough exteriors.
Take your stand
Get ready to play music or dance.
Fall in line, yea a bow
Get in the correct order with those around you and bow.
Come along, let's go
Let's move forward together and start the music.
Hey, Leader, strike up the band!
Asking the leader of the group to start the music.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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