PETAWAWA LEGION FIVE-SEVENTEEN
Gather ‘round and hear a tale,
Apologies in advance…
In a land now known as Petawawa Town,
“There’s a noise heard over there”,
The Algonquins had it right, except that
They were not dreaming of reeds and brass fanfare!
Now the people stand and cheer to hear the tune,
The “Maroon and Grey” go by,
Young and old together,
Any weather,
They pro’bly couldn’t tell you why!
Petawawa Legion, music lovers all,
Had a dream to build a band,
Though they had no players, instruments or stands,
It would be best band in the land!
Dr. Gayfer’s baton beat them into shape,
And now Tanguay leads them all,
If you want a sight,
On a Wednesday night, just
Check inside the Legion Hall!
At the cenotaph,
…oh please don’t laugh…
They’re playing in the snow…
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa’s band is grand!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
And up and down the Ottawa,
They’re known to take a stand!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa’s band is grand!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
Of skill and virtuosity,
You’ll find no bigger fans!
Petawawa! Petawawa! We’re the Petawawa Legion Band!
Petawawa! Petawawa! See us swaggering across the land!
Petawawa! Petawawa! With a paradiddle paradiddle flam!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa’s band is grand!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
Precision on the counter-march!
Retreat nev’r looked so grand!
Petawawa! Petawawa! We’re the Petawawa Legion Band!
Petawawa! Petawawa! See us staggering across the land!
Petawawa! Petawawa! With a paradiddle paradiddle flam!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa’s band is grand!
Petawawa! Petawawa! Petawawa has a band!
If spirit counts for anything,
The BEST BAND IN THE LAND!
