The second cat we are introduced to is "The Rum Tum Tugger," 

a playful prankster that the female cats find extremely attractive. 

Tugger explains how fussy he can be: he wants what he doesn't have, 

and doesn't want what's offered to him. The one thing that he does 

enjoy is being the center of attention, which he is throughout 

the number. 



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 need for me to shout it 



ALL: 

For he will do as he did do 



RUM TUM TUGGER: 

And there's nothing doing about it 



ALL: 

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 need 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!