Mouse Me Cat You
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[Pre-chorus]
G
So flip for heads and brace for tales
A
With knuckles white and faces pale
B D
You see a shadow watching back at you
G A
When the chess piece makes its move
[Chorus]
Gmaj7
What am I gonna do
Bm A
Your eyes chase me round the room
Gmaj7
Mouse me and cat you
Bm A
I don't wanna be mouse rude
Gmaj7
But mouse me is cat food
[Verse 2]
D
Why do animals have to have animosity
Em
Surely there's a friend behind the wide array of teeth
D
The dance we do together we could star in a movie
Em
About a friend if I extend
[Pre-chorus]
G
If I flip for heads and brace for tales
A
When all goes riding off the rails
B D
I'll meet the shadow watching back at you
G A
When the chess piece makes its move
[Chorus]
Gmaj7
What am I gonna do
Bm A
Your eyes chase me round the room
Gmaj7
Mouse me and cat you
Bm A
I don't wanna be mouse rude
Gmaj7
But mouse me is cat food
Bm A
I won't move until you do
Gmaj7
Until you do
Bm A
I won't move until you do
Gmaj7
Until you do
How to play Mouse Me Cat You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.