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...