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
There´s a war to be won, to be won
Come, 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
There´s a war to be won, to be won
Come, you son of a son 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