Catnip Dream
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(This is my own work, if there are mistakes and differente version trouble,
just blame my bad musical sense.) I based this tab on the version shonen knife,
although Jeff Buckley plays a version of this song that might be a little different.
Use standard tuning. Feel free to correct whatever you think is wrong!
Intro: B A E (x4)
B He is a cat but he's A very very E fat
B He's not just a A standard E cat
B He is a cat but he's A still very E fat
B American calico A caaa{E}aaat E
G#m Catnip is a kitty cat drug
B One puff two puffs,{F#} high in a dream
G#m Fatty kitty's got very sleepy eyes
B I wonder what he's dreaming of
F# Catnip Dream Catnip Dream Catnip Dream meow meow meow
Chorus: (x4)
B Catnip F# dream
B Catnip F# dream
F# Catnip E dream
(play intro chord sequence twice here)
B He gets his kicks from a A tiny E toy
B A green frog filled with A catnip E
B And pretty soon he's gonna A be seven{E}teen
B Kitty cat birthday A partyyy{E}yyy
G#m Catnip is a kitty cat drug
B We plant catnip F# seeds together
G#m All summer long he watches it growing
B Dreaming of the harvest moon
F# Catnip Dream Catnip Dream Catnip Dream meow meow meow
Chorus: (x4)
B Catnip F# dream
B Catnip F# dream
F# Catnip E dream
(play intro chord sequence twice here)
Bridge: (not really sure about this part... you can figure out the solo for yourself :P)
B F#
B F#
G#m E F# B
E F# B
Chorus: (x4)
B Catnip F# dream
B Catnip F# dream
F# Catnip E dream
(play intro chord sequence twice here)
B He is a cat and he's A very very E smart
B He knows the coolest place A in the yard E
B He is the king of the A neighbour{E}hood
B American calico A caaa{E}aaat E
G#m Catnip is a kitty cat drug
B One puff two puffs,{F#} high in a dream
G#m Fatty kitty's got very sleepy eyes
B I wonder what he's dreaming of
F# Catnip Dream Catnip Dream Catnip Dream meow meow meow
Chorus: (x4)
B Catnip F# dream
B Catnip F# dream
F# Catnip E dream
How to play Catnip Dream
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.