Beer Barrel Polka
Glenn Miller & the Andrew Sisters Lyrics
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Only happy faces bloom there
And there's never any room there
For a worry or a gloom there
Oh there's music and there's dancing
And a lot of sweet romancing
When they play the polka
Every time they hear that
Everybody feels so
They want to throw their cares away
They all go
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Then they hear a rumble on the floor-or-or-or
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples they form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
Sing a song of good cheer
Cause the whole gang is here
Roll it out, roll it out
Let's do the beer barrel polka
The lyrics to Glenn Miller & the Andrew Sisters's song Beer Barrel Polka describe a fun, lively environment in a garden where everyone is happy and carefree. The happy faces bloom and there is no room for worry or gloom. The polka music ignites dancing and sweet romancing as everyone gets in the swing. The oom-pa-pa beat of the music makes everyone feel tra-la-la and want to throw their cares away. When they hear the rumble on the floor, the big surprise they are waiting for, all the couples form a ring and sing the beer barrel polka.
The song is an upbeat ode to beer-drinking and good times, and it encapsulates the energy of a lively polka band, complete with oom-pa-pa beat, rollicking trumpet, and boisterous vocal harmonies. The lyrics are a compilation of happy-go-lucky phrases that evoke the spirit of the music and the beer-soaked camaraderie it inspires. The song is a full-fledged celebration of joy and fun that invites everyone to join in and forget their worries.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a garden, what a garden
In this place, there is a beautiful and vibrant garden
Only happy faces bloom there
The people in this place are always cheerful and joyous
And there's never any room there
In this place, there is no space for sadness or worry
For a worry or a gloom there
It's a place where only happiness and laughter thrives
Oh there's music and there's dancing
In this place, there's always music and dance
And a lot of sweet romancing
Many couples are indulged in romance in this place
When they play the polka
The polka dance is a popular choice of music in this place
They all get in the swing
Everyone dances with a cheerful spirit and energetic moves
Every time they hear that oom-pa-pa
The sound of the music brings joy to every individual present there
Everybody feels so tra-la-la
Everyone feels cheerful and happy
They want to throw their cares away
They forget everything else and immerse themselves in the fun and frolic
They all go lah-de-ah-de-ay
Everyone joins together to sing and dance
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
Suddenly, there's a loud noise coming from the floor
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
Everyone anticipates what the noise could be
And all the couples form a ring
Everyone gets together excitedly to see the surprise
For miles around you'll hear them sing...
Their songs and cheers can be heard in the surrounding areas for a considerable distance
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Get ready for a lot of enjoyment and merry-making
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
All sadness and worry are now gone
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Sing a song of happiness and excitement
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
This is the perfect time to celebrate, as everyone is together now
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Sounds of excitement and music fills the air
Then they hear a rumble on the floor-or-or-or
Again, there's a sound coming from the floor
And all the couples they form a ring
People eagerly gather together once more to see what's happening
For miles around you'll hear them sing
The festive mood spreads far and wide as people continue to celebrate
Drree mopado theedo da-da-da-da
Another song is starting, and everyone sings with excitement
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
Bring out the barrels to mark the beginning of a new phase of celebration
Da-da-da da-da da-da da-da-da-da-da
More festive sounds fill the air to keep the celebrations going
Sing a song of good cheer
Keep up the happy and joyous mood by singing cheerful songs
'Cause the whole gang is here
Everyone is present, so let's continue to celebrate with enthusiasm
Roll it out, roll it out
Keep the momentum of festivities going
Let's do the beer barrel polka
Let's enjoy the beer barrel polka dance together
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jaromir Vejvoda, Lew Brown, Vasek Zeman, Wladimir A. Timm
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@astraeareminiec669
There's a garden, what a garden
Only happy faces bloom there
And there's never any room there
For a worry or a gloom there
Oh there's music and there's dancing
And a lot of sweet romancing
When they play the polka
They all get in the swing
Every time they hear that
Everybody feels so
They want to throw their cares away
They all go
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Then they hear a rumble on the floor-or-or-or
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples they form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
Sing a song of good cheer
Cause the whole gang is here
Roll it out, roll it out
Let's do the beer barrel polka
There's a garden ( beer garden)
@moraviasotous2681
Czech text:
1:10
Škoda lásky, kterou jsem tobě dala.
Škoda slzí, které jsem vyplakala.
Moje mládí uteklo tak jako sen.
Na všechno mi zbyla jenom
v srdci mém vzpomínka jen.
Překlad do Angličtiny/Translate to English
A pity of love I gave you.
Damn tears I cried.
My youth has run away like a dream.
All I have left is everything
in my heart a memory of just.
@bennyjazzful
I'm a 69yo Australian & completely love all this music so much. it certainly was the GOLDEN ERA of music. it really stirs the old juices
@rubygracemoseley8144
I’m a 17 year old American and I completely agree!
@voltape
I'm an 87 yeear old Peruvian in Lima Peru and I love this music-I was born in 1935 - the War began in 1939 and ended in 1945 - when I was 10 years old! So I was around all the time -happly the war didn't reach the Americas so we in Peru just enjoyed the WWII music Greetings from Miraflores, Lima, Peru, Sept17, 2022
@janborrowitz
Such a beautiful song. Thanks a lot Mr.Jaromir Vejvoda ( 1902-1988) ! R.I.P
@zsoltkiss545
Jaromir Vejvoda – Vašek Zeman – Pártos Jenő: Sej-haj, Rozi (Škoda lásky)
@Empikk23
Beer Barrel Polka, also known as Roll Out the Barrel, is a song which became popular worldwide during World War II. The music was composed by the Czech musician Jaromír Vejvoda in 1927. Eduard Ingriš wrote the first arrangement of the piece, after Vejvoda came upon the melody and sought Ingriš's help in refining it. At that time, it was played without lyrics as "Polka of Modřany". Its first text was written later (in 1934) by Václav Zeman – with the title Škoda lásky ("Wasted Love").
@vintness1044
Are you from Czech Republic? If you are then, Ahoj a jsem ráda že jsi to tu napsal!❤
@Empikk23
@@vintness1044 Ahoj, ano z CZ. Sedm let starý post : ) Přiznávám, moje znalosti tohoto tématu nejsou tak dokonalé. Dnes bych citaci určitě doplnil i o zdroj. Mějte se a dál poslouchejte fajn muziku.
Pokud neznáte, zkuste třeba nového Prokopa - Má vlast, nebo Till Lindemann - Lubimiy Gorod. Úplně jiné soudky - ale podařené.
@ErwinLind
In Germany this Song called as Rosamunde.
@zsoltkiss545
Erwin Lind
Then he was as wrong as former German Chancellor Hans-Dietrich Genscher, who was so sure of what he was doing that he made a public bet with someone in the 1980s that it was a German song. He lost the bet.
The original : Jaromir Vejvoda – Vašek Zeman – Pártos Jenő: Sej-haj, Rozi (Škoda lásky)