A beautiful song by Stephen Schwartz.

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I'd like to be a lion tamer,
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Sequins and tights and silk top hats.
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I know I could be a lion tamer,
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I've always gotten along with cats.
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I'd have a whip but never use it,
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I'd simply hold it in my hand.

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I'd like to be a lion tamer.
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If I could be a lion tamer
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I would be someone grand.

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I couldn't be a ballerina,
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I never could stand on my toes.
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I couldn't be a Spanish dancer,
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I'd look ridiculous with a rose.
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But everyone has a special calling,
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Something that only he can do.

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I could be such a lion tamer,
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If I could be lion tamer,
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I would be special, too.

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I could begin with baby leopards,
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Move on to tiger cubs and then,
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After I learned to handle lions,
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Maybe I could work up to men.

 
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I never wanted fancy mansions,
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Butlers and footmen liveried.
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I never wanted lots of money,
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Money can't buy what you really need.
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I never prayed for any favors,
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But here I am on knobby knee.

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Please let me be a lion tamer.
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If I could be a lion tamer,
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Wouldn't he have to?      finally?       notice me?

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