Cat scratch fever
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Intro: E riff x4
E D A E
Well I don't know where they come from but they sure do come, I hope they comin' for me
E D A E
And I don't know how they do it, but they sure do it good, I hope they doin' it for free
E riff E riff
They give me cat scratch fever! Cat scratch fever!
E D A E
The first time that I got it I was just ten years old, I got it from some kitty next door
E D A E
I went and see the Dr. and he gave me the cure, I think I got it some more
E riff E riff
They give me cat scratch fever! Cat scratch fever!
A# G A# G
It's nothin dangerous, I feel no pain, I've got to ch-ch-change
A# G
You know you got it when, you're going insane
A# B
It makes a grown man cryin' cryin', won't you make my bed
Solo over: E riff x2 A-B G-A E riff x2
E D A E
I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand, they know they gettin' it from me
E D A E
They know just where to go when they need their lovin man, they know I do it for free
E riff E riff
They give me cat scratch fever! Cat scratch fever!
How to play Cat scratch fever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.