(F)We (Bbm)must have mu (Ebm)sic (Bb7)in (Ebm)the (Bbm)land, rum ta ta (Fm)tum tum (C)tum!
(F7)For (Bbm)ev ery bo (Ebm)dy (Bb7)loves (Ebm)a (Bbm)band, rum ta ta (Fm)tum tum (C)tum!
A (Fm)good old (Eb)rous ing (Ab)me lo (Bbm)dy is a (Fm)joy and (C7)in spi (Fm)ra tion, (C7)a (F)hund red (C7)mil lion (F)folks a (Bb)gree that a (F)tune can (C7)stir a (F)na tion, (F7)so, (Bbm)mu sic mas (Ebm)ter, (Bb7)take (Ebm)com (Bbm)mand, rum ta ta (Fm)tum tum (C)tum!
(F7)Our (Bbm)hearts will beat to beat the (Eb9)band, (Bbm)rum ta ta tum tum, (Fm)rum ta ta tum tum, (Gbmaj7)rum ta ta tum tum (F)tum!
Let the (Bb)drums roll out,
Boom boom boom!
let the (Bdim7)trum pet call, Ta ta ra ta ta ta ta!
while the (F7)peo ple shout, Hoo ray!
“Stike up the (Bb)band!”
(Bb7)Hear the (Eb)cym bals ring,
Tazing Tszing tszing!
call ing (Edim7)one and all Ta ta ra ta ta ta ta!
to that hap (Bb7)py swing, Left, right!
stike up the (Eb)band!
(C)Yank ee (Bb)doo doo dle (Gm)oo, doo dle (Bb)oo,
(Eb)we’ll come (Am)through doo dle (D7)oo, doo dle (Am)oo,
(D7)for the (Gm)red white and (C7)blue, doo dle (Gm)oo
(C7)lend a (F7)hand!
With the (Bb)flag un furled,
we can (Dm7)face the (G7)world.
(Cm7)Hey (Gm)lea (Eb)der, (E)strike (F7sus4)up
(F13)the (Bb)band!
Let the (Bb)drums roll out,
Boom boom boom!
let the (Bdim7)trum pet call, Ta ta ra ta ta ta ta!
while the (F7)peo ple shout, Hoo ray!
“Stike up the (Bb)band!”
(Bb7)Hear the (Eb)cym bals ring,
Tazing Tszing tszing!
call ing (Edim7)one and all Ta ta ra ta ta ta ta!
to that hap (Bb7)py swing, Left, right!
stike up the (Eb)band!
(C)And we’ll (Bb)all give a (Gm)cheer, as we (Bb)stand (Eb)to the (Am)man with the (D7)stick in his (Am)hand.
(D7)He’s the (Gm)man who’s com (C7)mand of the (Gm)band, (C7)makes the (F7)band,
and you (Bb)can’t go wrong
with a (Dm7)hap py (G7)song.
(Cm7)Hey (Gm)lea (Eb)der, (E)strike (F7sus4)up
(F13)the (Bb)band!
Let the (Bb)band!
Strike Up The Band — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Strike Up The Band" by George Gershwin: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Strike Up The Band”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Strike Up The Band" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Strike Up The Band" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Strike Up The Band"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Strike Up The Band", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Strike Up The Band" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Strike Up The Band"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Strike Up The Band"?
- "Strike Up The Band" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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