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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Strike Up The Band" by Phillip Keveren: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Strike Up The Band”
- What key is "Strike Up The Band" by Phillip Keveren played in?
- Strike Up The Band is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Strike Up The Band"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Strike Up The Band" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Strike Up The Band"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Strike Up The Band"?
- "Strike Up The Band" was originally performed by Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
- Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Strike Up The Band" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Strike Up The Band" by Phillip Keveren. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Strike Up The Band" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Strike Up The Band" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.