CATS - Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer lyrics

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Suddenly there is a thunderous crash, followed by the sound <br />

of police sirens and flashing red lights. The villainous cat <br />

Macavity is on the loose! The cats scatter, leaving an empty <br />

stage. <br />

Two off-stage giggles signal the entrance of Mungojerrie and <br />

Rumpleteazer, a fun-loving, frolicking team of pranksters, <br />

always getting in trouble with the family with whom they live. <br />

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SOLO: <br />

The greatest magicians have something to learn <br />

From Mr. Mistoffolees conjuring turn <br />

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Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer were a notorious couple of cats <br />

As knockabout clowns, quick change comedians <br />

Tight-rope walkers and acrobats <br />

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They had an extensive reputation <br />

Made their home in Victoria Grove <br />

That was merely their center of operation <br />

For they were incurable given to rove <br />

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If the area window was found ajar <br />

And the basement looked like a field of war <br />

If a tile or two came loose on the roof <br />

Which presently ceased to be waterproof <br />

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If the drawers were pulled out from bedroom chests <br />

And you couldn't find one of your winter vests <br />

Or after supper one of the girls <br />

Suddenly missed her Woolworth pearls <br />

Then the family would say, "It's that horrible cat! <br />

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It was Mungojerrie or Rumpleteazer!" <br />

And most of the time they left it at that <br />

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Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer had an unusual gift of gab <br />

They were highly efficient cat burglars <br />

As well and remarkably smart at a smash and grab <br />

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They made their home in Victoria Grove <br />

They had no regular occupation <br />

They were plausible fellows who liked to engage <br />

A friendly policeman in conversation <br />

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When the family assembled for Sunday dinner <br />

Their minds made up that they wouldn't get thinner on <br />

Argentine joint, potatoes and greens <br />

Then the cook would appear from behind the scenes <br />

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And say in a voice that was broken with sorrow <br />

"I'm afraid you must wait and have dinner tomorrow <br />

The joint has gone from the oven like that!" <br />

Then the family would say, "It's that horrible cat! <br />

<br />

It was Mungojerrie or Rumpleteazer!" <br />

And most of the time they left it at that <br />

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Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer had a wonderful way <br />

Of working together <br />

And some of the time you would say it was luck <br />

And some of the time you would say it was weather <br />

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They'd go through the house like a hurricane <br />

And no sober person could take his oath <br />

Was it Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer? <br />

Or could you have sworn that it mightn't be both? <br />

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When you heard a dining room smash <br />

Or up from the pantry there came a loud crash <br />

Or down from the library came a loud ping <br />

From a vase which was commonly said to be Ming <br />

Then the family would say: "Now which was which cat? <br />

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It was Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer <br />

And there's nothing at all to be done about that!" <br />

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ALL: <br />

Macavity!