It's Up To The Band

I can feel my spirits change
In a manner very strange
It happens so unexpected
My temperature is affected
By the music of a band
I could never understand
Why each melody
Makes a change in me So when I hear you asking
How do I feel? I’ll answer you by saying
It depends a good deal on what the band is playing
As to whether I’m blue or I’m happy
It’s up to the band
Why am I glad? I heard a jazzy melody
And why am I sad? It’s 'cause they played the «Rosary»
So whether I’m laughing or crying
It’s up to the band
I want those sad musicians to play
But after they start
I feel like shouting «Take 'em away
They’re breaking my heart»
And then a Rhythm that’s new will give the gloomy tune a kick
And what do I do? I act just like a lunatic
And I’m not to blame for what happens
It’s up to the band