Today 4 U
Author's Notes: Ok, I really am writing this chapter this time. It's basically a monologue for our director. I might be messing up some of the stuff (lyric wise) since I lent my boyfriend the lyric book before we went to see the movie (which was totally awesome, by the way, for those of you who haven't seen it…And you should definitely go see it when you get the chance). Now I'm getting off track, so I'm just gonna skip to the good stuff you're here to read. Enjoy!
Doc: (Walking around at band practice, helping people and giving directions)
Today for you, tomorrow for me!
Drum Major: I just can't get this beat.
Doc: You've heard it on the street.
It was my lucky day today, I really must say,
When a brand new band student was thrown my way,
She said, "I'm glad that you're here, I haven't played in a year,
I need your help to make thistrombone's raspy sound be more clear.
My pride, the slide, just won't slide down
I believe if you play there will be sound
So please, I can't fix it with just one breath
I'm counting on you to save it from death."
Today for you, tomorrow for me!
Instrumentalist #1: Today for you, tomorrow for me.
Doc: As I'm sure you can see, the band is a great part of me--
Watch the key! Music is life, that's a guarantee.
Now who could foretell they'd perform so well?
But sure as I am here, the drum majors will have to yell.
After some months, these students will have their glory
Late in the season they will share many a story
Then graduation comes and they've got the blues!
But new rookies come and rejuvenation ensues.
Today for you, tomorrow for me!
Instrumentalist #2: Today for you, tomorrow for me.
(Drum Feature/Crazy Instrument Playing/Dance Break)
Doc: Later this week perfection we'll seek
On Friday, the band shirts, will show many a band geek
Proud of their spirit, we all love to hear it
And they'll play out their hearts and pick up their feet!
Today for you, tomorrow for me!
Instrumentalist #3: Today for you, tomorrow for me.
Doc: Today for you, tomorrow for me!
Entire band: Today for you, tomorrow (oh, oh, oh) for me!