A beautiful song by Stephen Schwartz.
Intro: Dm Cm G# Fm
C F C F A
Dm G
I'd like to be a lion tamer,
C F
Sequins and tights and silk top hats.
Dm G
I know I could be a lion tamer,
C F
I've always gotten along with cats.
Dm Gm
I'd have a whip but never use it,
Cm Fm
I'd simply hold it in my hand.
C F
I'd like to be a lion tamer.
C F
If I could be a lion tamer
C F C F
I would be someone grand.
C F A
Dm G
I couldn't be a ballerina,
C F
I never could stand on my toes.
Dm G
I couldn't be a Spanish dancer,
C F
I'd look ridiculous with a rose.
Dm Gm
But everyone has a special calling,
Cm Fm
Something that only he can do.
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C F
I could be such a lion tamer,
C F
If I could be lion tamer,
C F C F
I would be special, too.
C A Bm7
Em
I could begin with baby leopards,
Em C
Move on to tiger cubs and then,
F D#
After I learned to handle lions,
Bm D C Em A
Maybe I could work up to men.
Dm G
I never wanted fancy mansions,
C F
Butlers and footmen liveried.
Dm G
I never wanted lots of money,
C F
Money can't buy what you really need.
Dm Gm
I never prayed for any favors,
Cm Fm
But here I am on knobby knee.
C F
Please let me be a lion tamer.
C F
If I could be a lion tamer,
C F C F Em F Em Dm G C F
Wouldn't he have to… finally… notice me?
C F C
