The Band Played On (Chorus Only) Lyrics by John F. Palmer Key: C Music by Charles B. Ward Copyright 1895 Chords and Lyrics Provided by Judy Muldawer For Educational Purposes Only Visit banjojudy.com for Additional Songs Join Facebook's "Ukulele Music - the Early 1900's" File Created 2/16/2022 Chorus: C CM7 C6 C Casey would waltz with the strawberry blonde G7 Dm G7 And the band played on Dm G7 Dm He'd glide cross the floor with the girl he a-dor'd C And the band played on G7 C7 F But his brain was so loaded it nearly ex-ploded A7 Dm A7Dm The poor girl would shake with a-larm F Cdim He'd ne'er leave the girl C Am With the strawberry curls D7 G7 C G7C And the band played on Several Suggested Ukulele Chord Shapes: