Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Id Rather Lead a Band, artist - Fred Astaire.
Date of issue: 22.03.2011
Song language: English
Id Rather Lead a Band |
I haven’t ambitions for lofty positions |
That wind up with the wealth of the land |
I’ll give you the throne that a king sat on For just a small baton |
Providing you included a band |
If I could be the wealthy owner of a large industry |
I would say, «Not for me» |
I’d rather lead a band |
If I could be a politician with a chance to dictate |
I would say, «Let it wait» |
I’d rather lead a band |
My ev’ry care ceases |
I’m rich as old Croesus |
When I’ve got ten pieces |
In hand |
If I could have a millionairess with a whole flock of banks |
I would just whisper «Thanks |
I’d rather lead a band» |
Give me a band, yes sir |
And not a thing lesser |
To be that professor |
Is grand |
If Josephine had left Napoleon and climbed in my lap |
I’d say, «Go back to Nap» |
I’d rather lead a band |
A saxophone, a slide trombone |
A bass fiddle and a drum |
A guy at the piano who makes it hum |
A violin, a clarinet |
A hot trumpet and guitar |
And me with the baton and there you are |