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I went to see the preacher, to teach me how to pray;
He looked at me and smiled, then the preacher turned away
Allemande that Corner girl, come back and Do Sa Do
Allemande that Corner girl then Weave around you know
Bang a drum for the sinners, Bang a drum for your sins;
**Swing and whirl the lady there and Promenade the ring
Bang a drum, bang it loudly, Or as soft as you need;
Bang a drum for yourself, son, And a drum for me

**Bang a drum for the losers, And those who win

Break Lyrics

I don't claim to be a wise man, a poet or a saint;
Just another man who's searchin'  for a better way
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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 Lyrics

But my heart beats loud as thunder for the things that I believe,
Sometimes  I run for cover, Sometimes I want to scream
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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.

FIGURE

Head two couples Promenade, go Halfway 'round the ring
Down the middle and Square Thru, and get 4 hands I sing
All the way 'round and then, do the Right & Left Thru
Veer Left and now, the Couples Circulate you do
Half Tag, Scoot Back and go
Swing and whirl the Corner girl and Promenade you know
Bang a drum, bang it loudly, Or as soft as you need;
Bang a drum for yourself, son, And a drum for me

TAG

Bang a drum for your brother, And a drum for me.