Travelin’ Band – English Lyrics

• By: Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Album: Cosmo’s Factory

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the energetic world of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Travelin' Band,' a rock anthem that embodies the life of touring musicians. This song offers a glimpse into the band's hectic experiences and pays homage to early rock and roll influences, making it a perfect piece to explore American music history and culture.

[English]

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♪ SEVEN THIRTY SEVEN COMIN' OUT OF THE SKY ♪

♪ WON'T YOU TAKE ME DOWN TO MEMPHIS ON A MIDNIGHT RIDE ♪

♪ I WANT TO MOVE ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ WELL I'M FLYIN' 'CROSS THE LAND TRYIN' TO GET A HAND ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ TAKE ME TO THE HOTEL BAGGAGE GONE, OH WELL ♪

♪ COME ON, COME ON WON'T YOU GET ME TO MY ROOM ♪

♪ I WANT TO MOVE ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ WELL I'M FLYIN' 'CROSS THE LAND, TRYIN' TO GET A HAND ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ LISTEN TO THE RADIO TALKIN' 'BOUT THE LAST SHOW ♪

♪ SOMEONE GOT EXCITED, HAD TO CALL THE STATE MILITIA ♪

♪ WANT TO MOVE ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ WELL, I'M FLYIN' 'CROSS THE LAND, TRYIN' TO GET A HAND ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

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♪ HERE WE COME AGAIN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT ♪

♪ WITH YOUR FUSSIN' AND YOUR FIGHTIN' WON'T YOU GET ME TO THE RHYME ♪

♪ I WANT TO MOVE ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ WELL, I'M FLYIN' 'CROSS THE LAND, TRYIN' TO GET A HAND ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ OH PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ WON'T YOU GIVE MYSELF A HAND? ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

♪ WELL, I'M FLYIN' 'CROSS THE LAND, TRYIN' TO GET A HAND ♪

♪ PLAYIN' IN A TRAVELIN' BAND ♪

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♪ HEY ♪

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OH YES

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
band /bænd/ A2	noun - a group of musicians who play together
travelin' /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/ B1	verb - to go from place to place, especially for work or performance adjective - moving around a lot; on the road
flyin' /ˈflaɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move through the air using wings or an engine
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile part at the end of a human arm verb - to give or pass something to someone
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or go to another place
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to feel a need or desire for something
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to perform music or a game; to engage in activity for enjoyment
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the Earth
midnight /ˈmɪdnaɪt/ B2	noun - the middle of the night; 12:00 am
ride /raɪd/ A2	noun - a journey on a vehicle, bicycle, or animal verb - to travel on or be carried by a vehicle, bicycle or animal
hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ A2	noun - a place that provides lodging, meals and other services for travelers
baggage /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ B2	noun - suitcases and other items a traveler carries
radio /ˈreɪdioʊ/ B1	noun - a device that receives audio broadcasts; the medium of broadcast itself verb - to broadcast something over the radio
militia /ˈmɪlɪʃə/ C1	noun - a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army
excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ B1	adjective - feeling great enthusiasm and eagerness
rhyme /raɪm/ B2	noun - a correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to speak to someone on the telephone or to make a phone contact
listen /ˈlɪs(ə)n/ A2	verb - to give attention to sound or speech
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to attempt to do something
Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ B2	noun - a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, famous for its musical heritage