This was a song I wrote as an introduction to the band members when ,26 years ago, I moved here and in a little town 20 miles south I heard music . I walked down the alley and knocked on what turned out to be the coolest band house ever .A 1930s theater with stage, trap doors and basement under the stage. They said if you write then write a song about the ghost we see here sometimes. The name of the theatre is "The Key" and I sat on the floor and handed them this an hour later.
The Phantom calls Inside these walls Beckoning you to come So take a seat And settle down And we will treat You to the Sound Of a rock and roll creation He's the Phantom of the theater A rock and Rollin Double feature He's the Phantom of the theater
At night you hear the Phantom whaling To the sounds of a rock guitar It's an open invitation No matter who you are The Phantom shows no mercy He will rock you to your knees And inject you with a number From his latest hit disease
You'll feel the symptoms slowly As your temperature will rise You see the smokey visions When you look into the eyes Of a rock and roll creation He's the Phantom of the theater A rock and rollin double feature He's a Phantom of the theater
The key to all your wishes Is the key to all your dreams The key is locked inside these walls The Key is where the Phantom...... .........SCREAMS!