I love every beat I hear of a drum.
 I love a parade, when I hear a band
 I just want to stand and cheer as they come.
 That rat-a tat-tat, the blare of a horn.
 That rat-a tat-tat, a bright uniform;
 The sight of a drill will give me a thrill,
 I thrill at the skill of everything military.
 I love a parade, a handful of vets,
 A line of cadets or any brigade,
 For I love a parade