I'd Rather Lead a Band

IRVING BERLIN

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 every 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

Oh, 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

Alright boys, rehearsal tomorrow at ten

Trivia about the song I'd Rather Lead a Band by Fred Astaire

On which albums was the song “I'd Rather Lead a Band” released by Fred Astaire?
Fred Astaire released the song on the albums “Fred Astaire: The Early Years at RKO”, “Starring Fred Astaire” in 1973, “Top Hat: Hits from Hollywood” in 1994, “Ginger & Fred at RKO” in 2002, “Fred Astaire In Hollywood” in 2005, “Ses Films et Ses Chansons” in 2006, “Fred Astaire Fifty Favourites” in 2010, and “Fascinating Rhythm” in 2010.
Who composed the song “I'd Rather Lead a Band” by Fred Astaire?
The song “I'd Rather Lead a Band” by Fred Astaire was composed by IRVING BERLIN.

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