Strike up the Band

Let the drums roll out

Let the trumpet call

While the people shout

"Strike up the band"

Hear the cymbals ring

Callin' one and all

To the martial swing

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 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!