A long, long time ago
I can still remember how that kitten used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could teach it tricks, and maybe dance with style
But then one day it scratched my hand
I knew I couldn't understand
That we'd be both alone again
No purring friend, just me and pain

So bye, bye, my kitten prize
Made me laugh with those curious eyes
And the fur we brushed in the moonlight
Saying this'll be the cat that's right
This'll be the cat that's right

Did you write the book of feline love
And do you have faith in kittens from above
If the catnip tells you so?
Now do you believe in kitty's charm
Can they keep us safe from harm
And can they always land on their feet, you know?

Well, I know that you're in love with pets
'Cause I saw you dancing with them, I bet
You both played with that ball of string
And you taught them how to do their thing

So bye, bye, my kitten prize
Made me laugh with those curious eyes
And the fur we brushed in the moonlight
Saying this'll be the cat that's right
This'll be the cat that's right

Now for many years, we've been together
Through ups and downs, all kinds of weather
But that's not how it used to be
When the kitten came into my life
With its playful antics and soft, warm vibe
Now I miss it more than ever
No other friend could be as clever

So bye, bye, my kitten prize
Made me laugh with those curious eyes
And the fur we brushed in the moonlight
Saying this'll be the cat that's right
This'll be the cat that's right

Bad weather in a feline shelter
The kitten ran for treats, in the pouring weather
Nine lives high and pouncing fast
It landed gently in my lap at last
The humans tried for a loving pass
With the kitty by my side, life's a blast

Now the years have passed us by
And I still remember that furry guy
We all miss those days, oh, how we cry
For the time my kitten was my prize, and never said goodbye...