CHORUS:

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, 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



CHORUS:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat



TUGGER:

And there isn't any need for me to shout it



CHORUS:

For he will do as he do do



TUGGER:

And there's nothing doing about it



SOLO:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore





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



CHORUS:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat



TUGGER:

And there isn't any need for you to doubt it



CHORUS:

For he will do as he do do



TUGGER:

And there's no doing anything about it



SOLO:

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious beast



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



CHORUS:

The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing

The Rum Tum Tugger



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!



CHORUS:

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



CHORUS:

For he will do as he do do



TUGGER:

And there's no doing anything about it!