Michael Franks Tiger in the Rain

Tiger in the Rain by Michael Franks from the album Tiger in the Rain released in 1979 Cover painting: Henri Rousseau s Tiger in a Tropical Storm, 1891. Most of the time He s the Lord of the Jungle Everyone grins while he gripes Usually he s found just lounging around In his stripes His tigerlady s a superfine feline Just what His Highness deserves. .. A sleek purring pussycat Proud of her pussycat curves He s a Tiger in the Rain It s the thunder and lightning He can t explain He s a Tiger in the Rain Who s frightened Caught in the Storm He came searching for shelter Right up to me and my spouse We both stroked his chin Then invited him into the house