Friday night we got a gig in town
We're all reved up
We're gonna get it on down

They're playing our song on the radio
We're dressed for the occasion
And we're ready to go


Had a great pair of shoes
I thought I had class

A brand new jacket
But no backstage pass
Had to hurry up

To the stage I ran
And this big guy pushed me
Said, "No you can't"


Hey I'm in the band
Would it be so hard

For you to understand
That I got work to do
You better let me in man

'Cause I'm in the band

Paid our dues

On the long way here
The van broke down
But we don't give a care

The sun sets low
And it's about time
So don't you treat me

Like I commited a crime

Been here all day

To soundcheck and eat
There's no way in hell
That we didn't meet

There are rules to be followed
Yes I underdtand
You're doing your job

The best you can

But hey I'm in the band

Would it be so hard
For you to understand
That I got obligations

To my screaming female fans
'Cause I'm in the band


Yes I am
Do you understand
That I'm in the band... yeah


[Guitar Solo]


Now I may not look like jagger
May not have money in the bank
I got a pair of cheap sunglasses

And my castle may be made of sand

But hey I'm in the band

And without me you'd
Have no girl to land
'Cause of me and my colleagues

You got wedding plans only
'Cause I'm in the band


Yes I'm in the band
Would it be so hard
For you to understand

That I got work to do
You better let me in man
Because I'm in the band


I'm in the band
Yes I'm in the band

Do you understand
That I'm in the band
Yeah!