| The second cat we are introduced to is «The Rum Tum Tugger,»
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| a playful prankster that the female cats find extremely attractive.
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| Tugger explains how fussy he can be: he wants what he doesn’t have,
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| and doesn’t want what’s offered to him. |
| The one thing that he does
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| enjoy is being the center of attention, which he is throughout
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| the number.
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| ALL:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| If you offer me pheasant, I’d rather have grouse
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| If you put me in a house, I would much prefer a flat
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| If you put me in a flat, I would rather have a house
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| If you set me on a mouse, then I only want a rat
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| If you set me on a rat, then I’d rather chase a mouse
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| ALL:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| And there isn’t any need for me to shout it ALL:
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| For he will do as he did do RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| And there’s nothing doing about it MESTOFFELEES:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| When you let me in, then I want to go out
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| I’m always on the wrong side of every door
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| And as soon as I’m at home, then I’d like to get about
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| I like to lie in the bureau drawer
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| And I make such a fuss if I can’t get out
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| ALL:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| And there isn’t any need for you to doubt it ALL:
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| For he will do as he did do RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| And there’s no doing anything about it ALL:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious beast
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| My disobliging ways are a matter of habit
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| If you offer me fish, then I always want a feast
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| When there isn’t any fish, then I won’t eat rabbit
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| If you offer me cream, then I sniff and sneer
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| For I only like what I find for myself
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| So you’ll catch me in it right up to my ears
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| If you put it away on the larder shelf
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| ALL:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing
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| The Rum Tum Tugger
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| Doesn’t care for a cuddle
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| But I’ll leap upon your lap in the middle of your sewing
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| For there’s nothing I enjoy like a horrible muddle
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| ALL:
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
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| The Rum Tum Tugger doesn’t care for a cuddle
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| The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat
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| RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| And there isn’t any need for me to spout it ALL:
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| For he will do as he did do RUM TUM TUGGER:
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| And there’s nothing doing about it! |
Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The Rum Tum Tugger, artist - The Theatreland Chorus. Album song The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, in the genre Мюзиклы