I Love Little Kitty

folk song / traditional

Info

This song’s original title is “I Love Little Pussy.”

Lyrics

(Folk song)

I love little kitty,
Her coat is so warm,
And if I don’t hurt her,
She’ll do me no harm.
So I’ll not pull her tail,
Nor drive her away,
But kitty and I,
Very gently will play.

She shall sit by my side
And I’ll give her some food;
And kitty will love me
Because I am good.
I’ll pat pretty kitty,
And then she will purr;
And thus show her thanks
For my kindness to her.

I’ll not pinch her ears,
Nor tread on her paw,
Lest I should provoke her
To use her sharp claw.
I never will vex her
Nor make her displeased:
For kitty don’t like
To be worried and teased.