Anderson Ian Old Black Cat Lyrics

Old Black Cat Lyrics

My old black cat passed away this morning

He never knew what a hard day
was.

Woke up late and danced on tin roofs.

If questioned “Why?” –
answered, “Just because.”



He never spoke much, preferring silence:


eight lost lives was all he had.

Occasionally sneaked some Sunday
dinner. 

He wasn’t good and he wasn’t bad.



My old black cat
wasn’t much of a looker.

You could pass him by – just a quiet shadow.

Got pushed around by all the other little guys.

Didn’t seem to mind much
– just the way life goes.



Padded about in furry slippers.

Didn’t make any special friends.

He played it cool with wide-eyed
innocence,

Receiving gladly what the good Lord sends.



Forgot
to give his Christmas present.

Black cat collar, nice and new.

Thought he’d make it through to New Year.

I guess this song will have
to do.



My old black cat……….

Old black cat…………