Woodchopper's Ball
Woody Herman and His Orchestra Lyrics

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Sing, sing, sing, sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing
Sing sing sing, sing, everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing.

When the music goes around,
Everybody's goes go to town.
But here is one thing you should know

Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing

Swing swing swing swing, listen to the trumpet swing
Blow blow blow blow, listen to the trombones go

When the music goes around,
Everybody's goes go to town.
But here is one thing you should know
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Everybody go!

Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing

Swing swing swing, everybody start to swing
Now your swingin' while you sing
When the music goes around, everybody goes to town
Just relax and take is slow

SIng sing

Start singing, keep swinging
Now you're singing with a swing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Woody Herman's "At the Woodchoppers' Ball" are full of exuberance and a call to action: sing and swing along to the music. The repeated refrain of "Sing sing sing, sing" urges listeners to join in with the vocalization of the instruments, represented by the syllables "dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah." The singer encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy the music, even advising to "just relax and take it slow" as the beat picks up.

The song also acknowledges the power of music to bring people together, with the line "When the music goes around, everybody goes go to town." There's a sense of community or even frenzy that can arise when everyone is swept up in the same rhythm. And yet, amidst the chaos of the dance floor, "here is one thing you should know:" that singing and swinging with the music is the key to really experiencing it to its fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

Sing, sing, sing, sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Let's all sing together in a lively and upbeat manner to create a joyful atmosphere.

Now you're singin' with a swing
By singing in this lively and energetic manner, you are now fully immersed in the rhythm of the music.

When the music goes around, Everybody's goes go to town. But here is one thing you should know
As the music plays and people get into the groove, they tend to get up and dance. But it's important to remember one thing amidst all the fun.

Swing swing swing swing, listen to the trumpet swing Blow blow blow blow, listen to the trombones go
Pay attention to the different instruments and sounds, especially the lively and vibrant play of the trumpet and trombone, as they add to the overall rhythm.

Everybody go!
Encouragement to everyone to join in on the fun and start dancing or singing along.

Swing swing swing, everybody start to swing Now your swingin' while you sing
The upbeat atmosphere has inspired everyone and they're now swaying with the rhythm while they sing.

Just relax and take is slow
Don't get too caught up in the excitement and remember to enjoy the moment at a steady pace.

Start singing, keep swinging Now you're singing with a swing
By keeping up the lively and spirited pace, you are fully immersed in the music and enjoying yourself to the fullest.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, PRINCESS MUSIC PUBLISHING CORP
Written by: JOE BISHOP, WOODY HERMAN

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