Strike Up The Band

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

Let the drums roll out!

Let the (Bbdim)trum pet call!

While the (F7)peo ple shout!

Strike up the (Bb)band!

Hear the (Eb)cym bals ring!

Call ing (Ebdim)one and all

to the (Bb7)mar tial swing,

strike up the (Eb)band!

There is (Bb)work to be done, to be done!

There’s a (Am)war to be won, to be (D7)won!

Come, you (Gm)son of a son, of a (C7)gun!

Take your (F7)stand!

Fall in (Bb)line, yea bo!

Come a (G7)long, let’s go!

(Cm)Hey, lead er!

Strike up (F7)the (Bb)band!

Let the drums roll out!

Let the (Bbdim)trum pet call!

While the (F7)peo ple shout!

Strike up the (Bb)band!

Hear the (Eb)cym bals ring!

Call ing (Ebdim)one and all

to the (Bb7)mar tial swing,

strike up the (Eb)band!

There is (Bb)work to be done, to be done!

There’s a (Am)war to be won, to be (D7)won!

Come, you (Gm)son of a son, of a (C7)gun!

Take your (F7)stand!

Fall in (Bb)line, yea bo!

Come a (G7)long, let’s go!

(Cm)Hey, lead er!

Strike up (F7)the (Bb)band!

Let the (Bb)band!

Strike Up The Band by Phillip Keveren

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Strike Up The Band”

What key is "Strike Up The Band" in?
"Strike Up The Band" by Phillip Keveren is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Strike Up The Band" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Strike Up The Band" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Strike Up The Band" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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