Friday night we got a gig in town

We're all reved up we're gonna get it on down

They're playing our song on the radio

We're dressed for the occasion and we're ready to go



Had a great pair of shoes I thought I had class

A brand new jacket but no backstage pass

Had to hurry up - to the stage i ran

And this big guy pushed me - said "no you can't"



But hey I'm in the band

Would it be so hard for you to understand

That I got work to do you better let me in man

Because I'm in the band



Paid our dues on the long way here

The van broke down but we don't give a care

The sun sets low and it's about time

So don't you treat me like I commited a crime



Been here all day to soundcheck and eat

There's no way in hell that we didn't meet

There are rules to be followed yes I understand

And you're doing your job the best you can



But hey I'm in the band

Would it be so hard for you to understand

That i got obligations to my screaming female fans

Because I'm in the band



I may not look like jagger

May not have money in the bank

I got a pair of cheap sunglasses

And my castle may be made of sand



But hey I'm in the band

And without me you'd have no girl to land

Because of me and my colleagues

You got wedding plans only 'cause i'm in the band

Yes I'm in the band



Would it be so hard for you to understand?

That I got work to do you better let me in man

'Cause I'm in the band



I'm in the band

Yes, I'm in the band 

do you understand?

I'm in the band