"I Have a Cat" is a playful, Dixieland-flavored jazz tune featuring saxophone, fiddle, piano, upright bass, and guitar. Inspired by our cat Snickers—who “won’t settle down till I settle down too”—it tells the story of my little whiskered friend who preferred jazz over chasing mice. With echoes of The Aristocats, it’s a whimsical blend of swing, charm, and an uplifting groove. This song is dedicated to Snickers—and to all of you who love to cuddle your cat.
I Have a Cat
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I Have a Cat
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I have a cat
Who wants to be where I'm at
He won't settle down till I settle down too
His paws under the door
He wants to come in too
His favorite place is the music room
Cause when I tickle the ivories
He wrinkles his nose
I rosin the bow
He flexes His toes then he cuddles all cozy
lays down next to my feet
Classical or Country, Blues or Jazz
As long as it’s got soul and a beat
With his cute little whiskers and nose
He looks at me
Instead of Snickers
You shoulda named me BB King
I have a cat who wants to be where I'm at
He'd rather lounge on the couch than chase a rat
A gentleman of upper class, He's never
Impolite or rude
Fancy Feast is his favorite food
Chorus
Interlude
I have cat
Who wants to be where I'm at
His favorite show is Aristocats
Scat Cat on the Trumpet, Billy Boss on the strings
Alley cats Jammin Jazz is his favorite scene.
Chorus
Tat a rat a tat tat, oh that's where he's at
Tap tappin his toes with the alley cats
Tat a rat a tat tat , oh that's where he's at
all tuckered out he's gotta take a nap
Interlude
Who wants to be where I'm at
He won't settle down till I settle down too
His paws under the door
He wants to come in too
His favorite place is the music room
Cause when I tickle the ivories
He wrinkles his nose
I rosin the bow
He flexes His toes then he cuddles all cozy
lays down next to my feet
Classical or Country, Blues or Jazz
As long as it’s got soul and a beat
With his cute little whiskers and nose
He looks at me
Instead of Snickers
You shoulda named me BB King
I have a cat who wants to be where I'm at
He'd rather lounge on the couch than chase a rat
A gentleman of upper class, He's never
Impolite or rude
Fancy Feast is his favorite food
Chorus
Interlude
I have cat
Who wants to be where I'm at
His favorite show is Aristocats
Scat Cat on the Trumpet, Billy Boss on the strings
Alley cats Jammin Jazz is his favorite scene.
Chorus
Tat a rat a tat tat, oh that's where he's at
Tap tappin his toes with the alley cats
Tat a rat a tat tat , oh that's where he's at
all tuckered out he's gotta take a nap
Interlude