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Artist: Cats
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The Rum Tum Tugger
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The Rum Tum Tugger
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(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 abou-a-wow-t it
(The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore)
Oh, when you let me in, then I want to go out
I'm always on the wrong side of every door
As soon as I get 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 there isn't any use for you to doubt it
(For he will do as he do-do)
And there's no doing anything abou-a-wow-a-wow-t 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
And 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
Now, 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 on your lap in the middle of your sewing
'Cause 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
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