Follow along with the words to "Will It Play In Peoria."
Started in a smoky bar in the good old Vaudeville days.
Actors, artists, musicians poor all played behind closed doors.
Hopeful singers wanted to know in moments quiet and slow
if their music passed the test and if their fame would grow. . .
Will it play in Peoria, the pulse of the U.S.A.
Will it play in Peoria, the heart of Illinois.
Will it play in Peoria? They'll put it to the test.
If it plays, it'll join the rest of those who played the best.
New York, Dallas, Big L.A., other cities near and far
People's views were usually heard, but not decided there.
Politics, music, the latest trends, and ethics questionable
will be judged by those who know and live in Peoria.
Will it play in Peoria, the pulse of the U.S.A.
Will it play in Peoria, the heart of Illinois.
Will it play in Peoria? They'll put it to the test.
If it plays it'll join the rest of those who played the best!
Will it play in Peoria, the pulse of the U.S.A.
Will it play in Peoria, the heart of Illinois.
Will it play in Peoria, the pulse of the U.S.A.
Will it play in Peoria, the heart of Illinois. . .