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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Strike Up The Band" by Phillip Keveren in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 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 Eb 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.

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