<P> The lyrics were written by Theodor `` Dr. Seuss '' Geisel , the music was composed by Albert Hague , and the song was performed by Thurl Ravenscroft . The song 's lyrics describe the Grinch as being foul , bad - mannered and sinister , using increasingly creative put - downs , metaphors and similes , beginning with the opening line `` you 're a mean one , Mr. Grinch '' . </P>
<P> The lyrics were written by Theodor `` Dr. Seuss '' Geisel , the music was composed by Albert Hague , and the song was performed by Thurl Ravenscroft . The song 's lyrics describe the Grinch as being foul , bad - mannered and sinister , using increasingly creative put - downs , metaphors and similes , beginning with the opening line `` you 're a mean one , Mr. Grinch '' . </P>
who wrote the lyrics to youre a mean one mr grinch
who wrote the lyrics to youre a mean one mr grinch
Theodor `` Dr. Seuss '' Geisel
Theodor `` Dr. Seuss '' Geisel