I'd Rather Lead A Band

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