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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Strike Up The Band" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Strike Up The Band"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Strike Up The Band". Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.