travelin' band
John Fogerty/John Fogerty Lyrics

Seven thirty seven comin' out of the sky.
The singer is on a plane, possibly flying to Memphis.

Oh! Won't you take me down to Memphis On a midnight ride, I want to move.
The singer is excitedly asking to be taken to Memphis while on a late night drive.

[Chorus] Playin' in a travelin' band, yeah! Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land, Try'in' to get a hand, Playin' in a travelin' band.
The singer is part of a touring band, traveling across the country to perform.

Take me to the hotel, Baggage gone, oh, well. Come on, come on, Won't you get me to my room, I want to move.
The singer has arrived at the hotel, but their luggage is lost or missing. They are eager to get to their room.

[Chorus]
Repeats the previous chorus of being part of a touring band.

Listen to the radio, Talkin' 'bout the last show. Someone got excited, Had to call the State Militia, Want to move.
The singer is listening to the radio discussing their last performance, where there was an incident requiring the State Militia. They are ready to move on to the next show.

[Chorus]
Repeats the previous chorus of being part of a touring band.

Here we come again on a Saturday night Oh with your fussin' and a fightin' Won't you get me to the rhyme, I want to move.
The band is returning to perform on another Saturday night. The singer is annoyed with the bickering and wants to get to the performance venue.

[Chorus]
Repeats the previous chorus of being part of a touring band.

Oh! Worw! Oh! I'm playin' in a travelin' band Playin' in a travelin' band. Won't you get me, take me hand Well, I'm playin' in a travelin' band, Well, I'm flyin' 'cross the land. Tryin' to get a hand, Playin' in a travelin' band, oh! Wow!
Repeats the chorus one final time, with the singer excitedly repeating how they are playing in a touring band and flying across the land to perform.