Cats Musical Lyrics

The Rum Tum Tugger

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The Rum Tum Tugger Lyrics

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat

    If you offer me pheasant I'd rather have grouse
    If you put me in a house I would much prefer a flat
    If you put me in a flat then I'd rather have a house
    If you set me on a mouse then I only want a rat
    If you set me on a rat then I'd rather chase a mouse

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
    And there isn't any call for me to shout it
    For he will do as he do do
    And there's no doing anything about it!

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore

    When you let me in, then I want to go out
    I'm always on the wrong side of every door
    And as soon as I'm at home, then I'd like to get about
    I like to lie in the bureau drawer
    But I make such a fuss if I can't get out

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
    And it isn't any use for you to doubt it
    For he will do as he do do
    And there's no doing anything about it!

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious beast

    My disobliging ways are a matter of habit
    If you offer me fish then I always want a feast
    When there isn't any fish then I won't eat rabbit
    If you offer me cream then I sniff and sneer
    But I only like what I find for myself
    So you'll catch me in it right up to my ears
    If you put it away on the larder shelf

    The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing
    The Rum Tum Tugger doesn't care for a cuddle
    But I'll leap in your lap in the middle of your sewing
    For there's nothing I enjoy like a horrible muddle!

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
    The Rum Tum Tugger doesn't care for a cuddle

    The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
    And there isn't any need for me to spout it
    For he will do as he do do
    And there's no doing anything about it!