Fred Astaire - Top Hat: Hits From Hollywood

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



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Writer(s): Irving Berlin
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Other Album Tracks

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  2. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
  3. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
  4. A Fine Romance (A Sarcastic Love Song) - 78rpm Version
  5. Let Yourself Go
  6. I Can't Be Bothered Now
  7. The Way You Look Tonight
  8. (I've Got) Beginners Luck
  9. I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
  10. The Piccolino

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  2. Jazz Time
  3. The Cream of Fred Astaire
  4. They All Laughed
  5. Fascinating Rhythm
  6. New Sun
  7. The Early Years at RKO
  8. Fred Astaire at the Movies, Vol. 6
  9. Vintage Hollywood Classics, Vol. 6: Fred Astaire
  10. Forever Classics

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