Mardi Gras National Anthem

 

Hi, ho Regina

Hail Knights of Momus

God bless the Munchkins, yes

 

CHANT:         This must be Mardi Gras

RESPONSE:    Throw me something

CHANT:         This must be Mardi Gras

RESPONSE:    Throw me something

CHANT:         This must be Mardi Gras

 

Fine, feathered gentry

Swelling the hotels

Tempting the devil, hell yes

 

CHANT/RESPONSE

 

Dance on the tables

Shout off the rooftops

Come on, sing it from the trolley, by golly

 

CHANT/RESPONSE

 

Hi, ho Regina

Hail Knights of Momus

God bless the Munchkins, yes

 

CHANT/RESPONSE

 

Fire from the flambeaux

Shine on paraders

All them gay masqueraders mean

 

CHANT/RESPONSE

 

Galveston Island

My heart of Texas

Let’s us all throw a party, party hearty everybody

 

CHANT/RESPONSE

 

© 1989. Billy Marabella.

 

 

SAMPLE OF POSSSIBLE EXTEMPORANEOUS VERSE

 

Mommy salami

Billy baloney

Matt pepperoni, yes

 

CHANT/RESPONSE

NOTES ON THIS SONG
This song is designed to be sung by groups of revelers marching through the streets begging for beads from the partygoers in the windows up above. It is a chant that can be invented as a group parties through the streets. Note the alternative verse, as an example, after the copyright notice. A loud drum to keep the beat is a great asset. Nancy Dunn provides background vocals.