Why Should I Worry

"Why Should I Worry" is a song featured in Disney's Oliver and Company. It is sung by Dodger. The song is a wonderfully upbeat way to introduce the street-wise dog from New York City. It is played when Dodger is trying to escape with some hot dogs from Oliver, which he stole from a hot dog vendor named Old Louie with the help of Oliver.

Lyrics
Dodger: One minute, I'm in Central Park Then I'm down on Delancey Street From the Bowery to St. Marks There's a syncopated beat Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo I'm streetwise I can improvise

Dodger, Chorus Dogs: Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo

Dodger: I'm street-smart I've got New York City heart

Why should I worry? Why should I care? I may not have a dime But I got street savoir-faire

Why should I worry? Why should I care? It's just be-bopulation And I got street savoir-faire

The rhythm of the city Boy, once you get it down Then you can own this town You can wear the crown

Why should I worry? Tell me, why should I care? Say, I may not have a dime But, oh, I got street savoir-faire

Why should I worry? Why should I care? It's just doo-wopulation And I got street savoir-faire

Two Female Dogs, Chorus Dogs: Ev'rything goes Ev'rything fits

Dodger: They love me at the Chelsea They adore me at the Ritz

Why should I worry? Why should I care? And even when I crossed that line I got street savoir-faire

Dodger, Chorus Dogs: Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo (etc.)

Trivia

 * During the song, Pongo from 101 Dalmatians, and Jock, Trusty, and Peg from Lady and the Tramp can be seen making small cameo appearances.
 * This song was later used as the theme song of a Disney TV series starring Joey Lawrence, who voiced Oliver in the film.