<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 saying you 're a mean one mr. grinch in the iconic 1966 animated tv short
who saying you 're a mean one mr. grinch in the iconic 1966 animated tv short
Thurl Ravenscroft
Thurl Ravenscroft