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I haven't ambitions |
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For lofty positions |
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That wind up with |
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The wealth of the land |
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I'll give you the throne |
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That a king sat on |
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For just a small baton |
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Providing you included a band |
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If I could be the wealthy owner |
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Of a large industry |
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I would say, "Not for me" |
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I'd rather lead a band |
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If I could be a politician |
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With a chance to dictate |
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I would say, "Let it wait" |
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I'd rather lead a band |
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My every care ceases |
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I'm rich as old Croesus |
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When I've got ten pieces |
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In hand |
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If I could have a millionairess |
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With a whole flock of banks |
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I would just whisper, "Thanks" |
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I'd rather lead a band |
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Oh, a saxophone, a slide trombone |
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A bass fiddle and a drum |
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A guy at the piano |
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Who makes it hum |
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A violin, a clarinet |
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A hot trumpet and guitar |
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And me with the baton |
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And there you are |
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Alright boys |
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Rehearsal tomorrow |
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At ten |
