Dixieland Band

Did you ever hear the story of the Dixieland band?

Let me tell you, brother, that the music was grand

They had a piano and a clarinet

Only thing they needed was a second clarinet

And that's what led to the ruin, ruin of the Dixieland band

He'd play so sweetly

'Stead of playin'

He'd play so sweetly

They'd be singin'

Sure enough, he got 'em so they couldn't play right

Finally, he fixed 'em on a Saturday night

He hit a figure that was off the chord

Apoplexy got 'em and they went to the Lord

And that's the pitiful story, story of the Dixieland band

Now they're up in heaven and they're happy at last

'Cause they found a trumpet man who really can blast

The way he swings 'em is an awful shame

He can really do it, Gabriel is his name

And now, folks, here is a sample

Listen to the Dixieland band

If you hear a trumpet start to play

Don't you be afraid it's the Judgement Day

'Cause it's just Mister Gabriel soundin' his age

And the Dixieland band is fixin' to play