文本歌词

The beat has a rich and magnificent history
Full of adventure excitement and mystery
Some of it bitter and some of it sweet
But all of it part of the beat the beat the beat
They say it began with a chant and a hum
And a black hand laid on a native drum
Bantu Zulu Watusi Ashanti Herero Grebo Ibo
Masuto Nyasa Ndumbo Umunda Bobo Kongo
Hobo Kikuyu Bahutu Mossi Kisii
Mbangi Jahomi Fongo Bandjoun Bassa Yoruba
Gola Ila Mandingo Mangbetu Yosee Bali Angoli
Biombii Mbole Malinke Mende Masai
Maasai
Masai Masai