Performed by Michael Leon-Wooley as "Louis" - Play with the Band Lyrics

Right now, I’m up here
Livin’ out my wildest dreams
And today, they will see
Here is where I’m supposed to be
Playin’ hard with the band
As loud as I think I can
They couldn’t take away my dream
‘Cause it belongs to me
And now they won’t judge a book by its cover
‘Cause I got what it takes, ya’ll!
If you’re listenin’ clear, you know I play like no other
Spoken: Ya’ll ready for what I’m about to show you? Ladies and gentlemen, listen here!

Yeah, today I’m gonna play with the band
Yeah, and I’mma give it all that I can

Spoken: Ya’ll watch careful, now

The curtain opens up and you’ll shout real loud
Ya’ll keep cheerin’ me on
‘Cause now I’m playin’ your favorite song

Spoken: Oh, I just wanna play— play my trumpet real loud! Here, ya’ll, that’s what makes me happy! I just wanna see you
dance! Dance, ya’ll!

And now you won’t judge a book by its cover
If you’re listenin’ clear, you hear I play like no other
You better believe it! Bring her home!
Yeah, today I’m gonna play with the band
Yeah, and I’mma give it all that I can
Yeah, today I’m gonna play with the band
Yeah, and I’mma give it all that I can

Spoken: Yeah, ya’ll! Oh, sugar!