I'd Rather Lead a Band

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Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. His stage and subsequent film career spanned a total of 76 years, during which he made 31 musical films. He was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute. He is particularly associated with Ginger Rogers, with whom he made ten films. more »

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2005

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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

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