Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy: Musical Tale of Patriotism and Rhythm
Lyrics
He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way
Refers to a famous trumpet player from Chicago.
He had a boogie style that no one else could play
Describes the unique boogie style of his trumpet playing.
He was the top man at his craft
Highlights his excellence in playing the trumpet.
But then his number came up, and he was gone with the draft
Explains that he was drafted into the army.
He's in the army now, a-blowin' reveille
Indicates he is now in the army playing reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Identifies him as the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
They made him blow a bugle for his Uncle Sam
Describes his experience playing the bugle for the army.
It really brought him down because he couldn't jam
Expresses his disappointment as he can't play his preferred style.
The captain seemed to understand
Notes that the captain understands his musical talent.
Because the next day the cap' went out and drafted a band
Tells that the captain forms a band to accommodate his talent.
And now the company jumps when he plays reveille
Describes the positive response of the company to his reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Reiterates he is the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
A-toot, a-toot, a-toot-diddleyada-toot
Emphasizes the boogie woogie rhythm he plays.
He blows it eight-to-the-bar, in boogie rhythm
Describes his unique style of playing eight-to-the-bar.
He can't blow a note unless the bass and guitar is playin' with him
Explains that he relies on bass and guitar accompaniment.
He makes the company jump when he plays reveille
Repeats the impact of his reveille on the company.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Reaffirms he is the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
He was our boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Confirms his identity and describes his busy nature.
And when he plays boogie woogie bugle, he was buzy as a 'bzz' bee
Depicts him as active and industrious like a 'bzz' bee.
And when he plays, he makes the company jump eight-to-the-bar
Highlights the energetic response of the company to his music.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Reiterates he is the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
Toot-toot-toot, toot-diddleyada, toot-diddleyada
Repeats the toot-diddleyada sound associated with his playing.
Toot, toot, he blows it eight-to-the-bar
Reaffirms his eight-to-the-bar playing style.
He can't blow a note if the bass and guitar isn't with him
Reiterates his dependence on bass and guitar accompaniment.
A-a-a-and the company jumps when he plays reveille
Repeats the positive reaction of the company to his reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Confirms he is the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
He puts the boys asleep with boogie every night
Describes his ability to lull the boys to sleep with boogie music.
And wakes 'em up the same way in the early bright
Explains that he wakes them up the same way in the early morning.
They clap their hands and stamp their feet
Portrays the enthusiastic response of the boys to his playing.
Because they know how he plays when someone gives him a beat
Highlights the connection between his music and a rhythmic beat.
He really breaks it up when he plays reveille
Reiterates the positive impact of his reveille on the company.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Confirms he is the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
Da-doo-da, da-doo-da-da, da
Repeats sounds associated with his music and the company's response.
Da-doo-da, da-doo-da-da, da
-Da-doo-da, da-doo-da-da, da
-Da-doo-da, da-doo-da-da
-A-a-a-and the company jumps when he plays reveille
-He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B!
Concludes by reaffirming he is the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
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