Banjo Strummin'

[Verse] Thin membrane stretched tight Over wood it shines bright Strum the strings each night Banjo sound takes flight [Verse 2] From African hands it grew Old stories it knew Skin and wood they knew Traditions coming through [Chorus] Banjo strummin’ whoa Feel the rhythm flow Plastic or skin show Let the music blow [Verse 3] Nineteenth-century spread wide Travel shows Minstrel tide Across oceans it ride Instruments by the side [Verse 4] Home-made in the yard Simple tunes not hard Strumming in the barnyard Playing cards be marred [Bridge] Jazz and parlor grace College clubs embrace Every note has its place Strumming at its base