Here Kitty Kitty
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[Intro ]
Am E7 Am
[Verso 1]
Am Dm
Long ago there lived a man named Daniel
Am E
Known throughout the land for being wise
Am Dm
Placed in a foreign country as a governor
Am E Am E
'Cause God knew Daniel wouldn't compromise
[Verso 2]
Am Dm
Also in this land were many princes
Am E
Who knew Daniel was the favorite of the king
Am Dm
They tried to find a fault or two that this man had
Am E Am
But Daniel never failed at anything
[Verso 3]
Dm Am
There had to be some way that they could get him
Dm Am
They watched him as he prayed three times a day
Dm E Am
They plotted and they planned, then to the palace ran
Dm E
And King Darius heard those princes say
[Verso 4]
Am Dm
Oh king, we've all been talking you're a righteous dude
E Am
Why don't we take a month or so to worship you?
Dm
And if someone finds another God to pray to, then
Am E Am F
We'll let him spend an evening in the lions' den
[Verso 5]
Bbm
The king was very flattered
Ebm
His crown got way too tight
Bbm F
Before he knew it, he'd signed the decree
Bbm
But when Daniel heard about the law
Ebm
He didn't change his life at all
Bbm F Bbm
Just knelt to pray so everyone could see
[Pré-Refrão]
Bbm
And when they saw Dan praying
F
They knew he would soon be dead
Bbm
But when they threw him to the lions
Ebm Ab
This is what he said
[Refrão]
Db
Here kitty kitty (Here kitty kitty)
B Gb
Let me pet your mane; aren't you glad I came?
Db
Oh, here kitty kitty (Here kitty kitty)
B Gb Ab
Looking hungry there, but I don't care
Bbm Fm
I'm not gonna fear with my God right here
Gb Db
And He's keeping your mouths shut tight
Ebm Bbm
Oh what a pity, you great big kitties
F7 F Bbm
Ain't gonna get a meal tonight
[Verso 6]
Bbm
The king could hardly sleep that night
Ebm
He knew what he'd done wasn't right
Bbm F
Why had he been overcome by pride?
Bbm
So in the morning, he arose
Ebm
Hurriedly threw on his clothes
Bbm F Bbm F#
Went down beside the den and called inside
[Verso 7]
Bm
Oh Daniel, are you still awake?
Em
Or have I made a great mistake?
Bm F#
Can you tell me please? I've gotta know
Bm
Then Daniel called up from the den
Em
Your catfood I have never been
Bm F# Bm
For my God's with me everywhere I go
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
And if you make another law
F#
That says that I can't pray
Bm
I'll see my friends down here again
Em A
And once again I'll say
[Refrão]
D
Here kitty kitty (Here kitty kitty)
C G
Let me pet your mane; aren't you glad I came?
D
Oh, here kitty kitty (Here kitty kitty)
C G A
Looking hungry there, but I don't care
Bm F#m
I'm not gonna fear with my God right here
G D
And He's keeping your mouths shut tight
Em Bm
Oh what a pity, you great big kitties
F#7 F# Bm
Ain't gonna get a meal tonight
Outro
Em Bm
Oh what a pity, you great big kitties
F#7 F# Bm
Ain't gonna get a meal tonight
Em F# Bm
How to play Here Kitty Kitty
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.