He wanted the smallest group at the front of the line, With each group bigger as they trailed behind. So we went to count all the ladies and gents Who were going to play their instruments. Six held cymbals; with tubas there were four. That wasn't all — there were plenty more!

There were five musicians playing the flute. And three folks had brought their trumpets to toot. I counted one banging on a drum And two with kazoos, all ready to hum. We'll tell these marchers where they should stand, But we're counting on you to lend a hand!