Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song I'd Rather Lead a Band, artist - Loudon Wainwright III. Album song I'd Rather Lead a Band, in the genre Музыка мираI'd Rather Lead a Band |
| You know that 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 |
| I’m rich as old Croesus |
| My ev’ry care ceases |
| 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 |
| Saxophone! |
| A slide trombone! |
| A bass fiddle and a drum |
| I got a piano who maks it hum! |
| A violin! |
| Yeah, a clarinet! |
| A hot trumpet and guitar |
| I lad with a baton and there you are! |
| (Orchestra) |
| I’m touched like King Midas— |
| You don’t dare deny us! |
| If Josephine had left Napoleon and climbed in my lap |
| I’d say, «Go back to Nap» |
| I’d rather lead a band |
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