Bear Cat — Rufus Thomas
Chords and lyrics for Bear Cat by Rufus Thomas (key of E).
Chorus
[E]Well, you ain't nothin' but a bear cat
[E]Been scratchin' at my door
You ain't nothin' but a [A]bear cat
[A]Been scratch in' at my [E]door
You can [B]purr pretty kitty
[B]But I ain't gonna rub you no [E]more
Chorus
[E]You said you was a long-hair
[E]But I can see through that
[A]You said you was a long-hair
[A]But I can see through [E]that
[B]And mama I know
[B]You're just an old bear[E] cat
Chorus
[E]You ain't nothin' but a bear cat
[E]Been scratchin' at my door
[E]Ain't nothin' but a [A]bear cat
[A]You been scratchin' at my [E]door
[B]You can purr pretty kitty
But I ain't gonna rub you no [E]more
[E]Whoa..., rub you!
Verse 1
[E]You made me feel so mean
[E]Made me moan and groan
[A]You made me feel so mean
[E]You made me moan and groan
[B]You ain't wantin' no man
[B]You're just lookin' for an old soup [E]bone'
Chorus
[E]You ain't nothin' but a bear cat
[E]Been scratchin' at my door
Chorus
You're just an old [A]bear cat
[A]Been scratchin' at my [E]door
You can [B]purr pretty kitty
But I ain't gonna rub you [E]no more
[E]Meow, meow
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