[1st verse:] Hear the sound of shuffling feet On the pavements of the street Look up the Avenue Hear that shout, tell me haven't you Heard about the Friars coming into town Ev'rybody come on down [Refrain:] Come and see the Friars Here they come, here they come See that mob go marching four in a row On the job to give a wonderful show Look at those live wires In their dusters arrayed Just hear that snappy rhythm From the band Come on and march right with 'em Understand You'll see the best show ever played If you follow the Friars parade [2nd verse:] See those "coppers" on the track Holding ev'rybody back They've stopped the trolley cars To make room for a hundred stars Like a broom they'll sweep the town of all dull care Ev'rybody should be there
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