Band Nerds of the World, Unite!

I’m a music nerd if you haven’t heard,
There are herds of us all across the land,
We raised school spirit so spread the word,
We were the kids who were in marching band.
We understand each other’s struggles,
We know the work, blood, sweat and tears,
The years and countless hours of practice,
The parades, the applause and cheers.
This is for those who ever picked up a drum,
A trumpet, a flute, a flag, a rifle or any prop,
For those who were out in the field sighing,
When the director said “again from the top.”
And if you marched drum corps you’re hardcore,
You made the big leagues, you get mad respect,
Traveling around the country doing shows,
Aspiring young kids to one day be the few select.
If you ever donned a costume or a uniform,
And performed your heart out in competition,
We all share the emotion of pride and success,
Regardless of whatever place, score or position.
So all us band kids, nerds, dorks and geeks,
We have one thing that’s in common actually,
We appreciate the friendships and camaraderie,
Because marching band was like a second family.