Once I played the clarinet,

And I played oh so slow.

Once I played the clarinet,

Now I play the cello.

Once I played a large cello,

And I got quite far.

Once I played a large cello,

Now I play the guitar.

Once I played the bass guitar,

I played it with a grin.

Once I played the bass guitar,

Now I play violin.

Once I played the violin,

I played how I was shown.

Once I played the violin,

Now I play saxophone.

Once I played the saxophone,

And I played oh so low.

Once I played the saxophone,

Now I play piano.

Once I played the piano,

I played it like a brute.

Once I played the piano,

Now I play the flute.

Once I played a silver flute,

I think I was a hit.

Once I played a silver flute,

Now I play the trumpet.

Once I played a brass trumpet,

I let the music flow.

Once I played a brass trumpet,

Now I play the oboe.

Once I played a black oboe,

I think I've made my choice.

Once I played a black oboe,

Now I use my voice.