Stephen Schwartz — Lion Tamer

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