The Cat’s Whiskers

A 1923 popular song.
Words and music by Felix Austed and Ed. Gladstone.


The sheet music:


Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:


Lyrics

Stretched out on the mat
Lies our kitty cat
Growin’ old and fat
Never moves a step from the flat
Folks all wonder why
What makes poor kitty cry

Chorus
They say the old cat’s whiskers are turning grey
She’s just a lonesome kitty now
Because the neighbor’s cat went and left her flat
He found himself a new meow
Meow My! Hear her sigh
When her Tom passes by
Just see the old cat’s whiskers are turning grey
She’s just a lady’s fur piece now

Chorus
They say the old cat’s whiskers are turning grey
She’s just a lonesome kitty now
Because the neighbor’s cat went and left her flat
He found himself a new meow
Meow My! Hear her sigh
When her Tom passes by
Just see the old cat’s whiskers are turning grey
She’s lost her pep for steppin now

Chorus
They say the old cat’s whiskers are turning grey
She’s just a lonesome kitty now
Because the neighbor’s cat went and left her flat
He found himself a new meow
Meow My! Hear her sigh
When her Tom passes by
Just see the old cat’s whiskers are turning grey
The neighbors get a night’s rest now


Sung here by Vancha March: