I'd Rather Lead A Band

(from "Follow the Fleet")

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 Josephine had left Napoleon and climbed in my lap

I'd say, "Go back to Nap"

I'd rather lead a band

If I could have a millionairess with a whole flock of banks

I would just whisper "Thanks"

I'd rather lead a band