The Rum Tum Tugger: Lyrics

ALL: The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat   RUM TUM 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, I would 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   RUM TUM TUGGER: And there isn't any call for me to shout it 
ALL: For he will do as he did do   RUM TUM TUGGER: And there's nothing doing about it 

MESTOFFELEES: The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore RUM TUM TUGGER: 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 And I make such a fuss if I can't get out 

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

ALL: The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious beast   RUM TUM TUGGER: 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 For 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 

ALL:  The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing  The Rum Tum Tugger   RUM TUM TUGGER: Doesn't care for a cuddle 
But I'll leap upon your lap in the middle of your 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 
RUM TUM TUGGER: And there isn't any need for me to spout it 

ALL: For he will do as he did do RUM TUM TUGGER: And there's nothing doing about it!