Writer(s): cahn/van heusen Make like a mister milquetoast - and you'll get shutout Make like a mister meek - and you'll get cut out Make like a little lamb - and wham you're shorn I tell you chum - it's time to come - blow your horn Make like a mister mumbles - and you're a zero Make like a mister big - they dig a hero You've got to sound your a - the day you're born I tell you chum - it's time to come - blow your horn The taller the tree is - the sweeter the peach I'll give you the whole magilla - in a one word speech - reach Make like the world's your pudding - but light the brandy Even the mildest kiss - is a dan-dan-dandy There'll be no love in bloom - come doomsday morn I tell you chum - it's time to come - blow your horn In civilized jungles - females adore The lions who come on swinging - if you want to score - roar You can be either read to - or be the reader You can be either lead - or be the leader Don't wait until you're told - you're old and worn Take in some air - and get your lips puckered Before you find - you're simply too tuckered I tell you chum - it's time to come - blow your horn