I still hear the quads
The bass drums thudding in my chest
Snare drums rolling to the beat
A drum cadence while we rest
I still hear the tubas
Playing out so loud
And the baritones so powerful
Adding to their sound
I still hear the trumpets screaming
Blasting in my ears
Playing oh so wonderfully
For everyone to hear
I still hear the clarinets
And the pretty flutes and piccs
Adding to the melody
A beautiful high mix
I still hear the Saxophones
Jazzy, smooth, and fine
Adding their own sound
To our special line
I still hear the Mellophones
Playing that high note
Mighty in small numbers
Dangerous in a group
I still hear the Trombones
Sliding through the song
I can still hear them play
Even though it's been so long
I still hear the band playing
Somewhere in my head
Without that drumbeat in my heart
I know that I'd be dead