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

Wissenswertes über das Lied I'd Rather Lead a Band von Fred Astaire

Auf welchen Alben wurde das Lied “I'd Rather Lead a Band” von Fred Astaire veröffentlicht?
Fred Astaire hat das Lied auf den Alben “Fred Astaire: The Early Years at RKO”, “Starring Fred Astaire” im Jahr 1973, “Top Hat: Hits from Hollywood” im Jahr 1994, “Ginger & Fred at RKO” im Jahr 2002, “Fred Astaire In Hollywood” im Jahr 2005, “Ses Films et Ses Chansons” im Jahr 2006, “Fred Astaire Fifty Favourites” im Jahr 2010 und “Fascinating Rhythm” im Jahr 2010 veröffentlicht.
Wer hat das Lied “I'd Rather Lead a Band” von Fred Astaire komponiert?
Das Lied “I'd Rather Lead a Band” von Fred Astaire wurde von IRVING BERLIN komponiert.

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