Bang A Drum
(RIV 678) Joe Saltel
OPENER
Circle Left
I went to see the preacher, to teach me how to pray;
He looked at me and smiled, then the preacher turned away
Left Allemande the corner, Dosado you own
Left Allemande and Weave The Ring
Bang a drum for the sinners, Bang a drum for your sins;
Bang a drum for the losers, And those who win
Bang a drum, bang it loudly, Or as soft as you need;
Bang a drum for yourself, son, And a drum for me
FIGURE
Heads Square Thru count 'em 4 hands round
You make a Right Hand Star
The Heads Star Left, roll it one time and then
Same pair and do a Dosado
Swing Thru and then the Boys Trade
Swing the corner lady round and Promenade
Bang a drum, bang it loudly, Or as soft as you need;
Bang a drum for yourself, son, And a drum for me
MIDDLE BREAK
Circle Left
I don't claim to be a wise man, a poet or a saint;
Just another man who's searchin' for a better way
Left Allemande the corner, Dosado you own
Left Allemande and Weave The Ring
Bang a drum for the dyin', Bang a drum for the truth,
Bang a drum for the innocence, Lost in our youth;
Bang a drum, bang it loudly, Or as soft as you need,
Bang a drum for your brother, And a drum for me.
CLOSER
Circle Left
But my heart beats loud as thunder for the things that I believe,
Sometimes I run for cover, Sometimes I want to scream
Left Allemande the corner, Dosado you own
Left Allemande and Weave The Ring
Bang a drum for tomorrow, Bang a drum for the past,
Bang a drum for the heroes who just won't come back;
Bang a drum for the promise, Bang a drum for the lies,
A drum for the lovers, And the tears they cry.