[00:00.00]I'd Rather Lead A Band - Fred Astaire/Dan Gaily/Jennie Gray
[00:09.98]I haven't ambitions for lofty positions
[00:14.85]That wind up with the wealth of the land
[00:18.33]I'll give you the throne that a king sat on
[00:21.55]For just a small baton
[00:24.20]Providing you included a band
[00:28.74]If I could be the wealthy
[00:30.18]Owner of a large industry
[00:32.61]I would say"Not for me"
[00:34.52]I'd rather lead a band
[00:38.01]If I could be a politician
[00:39.77]With a chance to dictate
[00:41.65]I would say"Let it wait"
[00:43.80]I'd rather lead a band
[00:47.34]My ev'ry care ceases
[00:49.60]I'm rich as old Croesus
[00:52.11]When I've got ten pieces in hand
[00:56.55]If Josephine had left Napoleon
[00:58.46]And climbed in my lap
[01:00.42]I'd say"Go back to Nap"
[01:02.41]I'd rather lead a band