[Verse 1]
Let the drums roll out
Let the trumpet call
While the people shout
"Strike up the band"

[Verse 2]
Hear the cymbals ring
Calling one and all
To the martial swing
Strike up the band

[Bridge]
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

[Verse 3]
Fall in line, yea bo
Come along, let's go
Hey, leader, strike up the band!

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge]
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
[Verse 3]
Fall in line, yea bo
Come along, let's go
Hey, leader, strike up
Hey, leader, strike up
Hey, leader, strike up the band!