The Rum Tum Tugger

All:
The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat

Tugger:
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

All:
The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat

Tugger:
And there isn't any call for me to shout it

All:
For he will do as he did do

Tugger:
And there's no doing anything about it

Misto:
The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore

Tugger:
For when you let me in then I wann go out
I'm always on the wrong side of every door
And as soon as I get home then I like to get about
I like to lie in a bureau drawer
But I make such a fuss if I can't get out

All:
The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat

Tugger:
And there isn't any use for you to doubt it

All:
For he will do as he did do

Tugger:
And there's no doing anyhing about it

Bomby:
The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious beast

Tugger:
My disobliging ways are a matter of habit
Now if you offer me fish then I always want a feast
And if there isn't any fish then I won't eat rabbit
If you offer me cream
Then I sniff and snear
For I only like what I find for myself? ...No
So you'll catch me in it right up to my ears
If you put it away on the larder shelf

All:
The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing
The Rum Tum Tugger doesn't care for a cuddle

Tugger:
So I'll leap on your lap in the middle of you sewing
For there's nothing I enjoy like a horrible muddle

All:
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

Tugger:
And there isn't any need for me to spout it

All:
For he will do as he did do

Tugger:
And there's no doing anything about it

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