Let the drums roll outLet the trumpet callWhile the people shoutStrike up the bandHear the cymbals ringCallin’ one and allTo the martial swing,Strike up the bandThere is work to be done, to be doneThere’s a war to be won, to be wonCome, you son of a son of a gun,Take your standFall in line, yea a bowCome along, let’s goHey, leader, strike up the band!<instrumental break>There is work to be done, to be doneThere’s a war to be won, to be wonCome, you son of a son of a gun,Take your standFall in line, yea a bowCome on, let’s goHey, leader, strike upHey, leader, strike upHey, leader, strike up the band
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