Hard contemporary folk and acoustic rock
Lyrics
The Band Played On
Words by Tom Wilson
Music by Owen Hovenden
© 2007
It started back in 45’
when Johnny made it home alive
And the band played on
All night long
As time stood still, the world sat by
As solders marched home side by side
And the band played loud
To the cheers of the crowd
Chorus:
Because Johnny’s coming home
And mama wont be alone tonight
Call Suzie on the phone
Tell her Johnny’s going to make everything alright
It re-ocurred in 69’
As Johnny barely did survive
And the band played on
All night long
As Woodstock wailed and Kent State cried
A nation asked it’s leaders why
And the band played loud
Hear the wrath of the crowd
Chorus:
Because Johnny’s coming home
And mama wont be alone tonight
Call Suzie on the phone
Tell her Johnny’s going to make everything alright
It seems it’s happened all again
Most likely it wont ever end
And the band plays on
All night long
As towers fall and powers play
With lives of those who have no say
And the band goes flat
And the rich get fat
Chorus:
Because Johnny’s still not home
And Mama’s going to be alone tonight
Call Suzie on the phone
Tell her Johnny’s still looking for the light
Hear the band play on
All night long
