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