I wrote this piece during Covid lockout, whilst wondering what rock bands were doing when they couldn't perform
Band on the run
The gig’s a-rockin’ nicely
The band have travelled far
But you know that you’ve got trouble
“Cos the drummer’s bought,
And learned to play guitar.
The bass player’s just stood there
His mouth wide, and ajar
He knows the band is in a mess
‘Cos the drummer’s bought,
And learned to play guitar.
The lead guitar’s just unplugged
His Strat has gone into care
He knows its time to give up the ghost
‘Cos the drummer’s bought,
And learned to play guitar.
The rhythm’s lost his rhythm
Frettin, stood there with glassy stare
He knows you’re in a bloody jam
“Cos the drummer’s bought,
And learned to play guitar.
The singer, what can I say,
Stands pulling his grey hair
He knows the gig’s gone up the spout
‘Cos the drummer’s bought,
And learned to play guitar.
The B of the beat, got the hang of the twang
As he plays on without any care
He’s benefitted from Lockdown
‘Cos the drummer’s bought,
And learned to play guitar.
The band’s in a mess, the gig is now lost
The situation’s a bummer
But they’ll get their revenge
On the B of the beat
When the rest of the band become drummers!
For “The Forgotten Sons”