I used to want to be the cat
Lying in the sunshine underneath the window
I used to want to be the cat
Playing and sleeping keeping Mum company
All day free
The way that life should be
All day I'd long for night
I'd watch the ticking clock
All night I'd dread the day
I'd watch the fading stars
I wish they'd stay
I used to want to be the cat
Lying in the sunshine underneath the window
I used to want to be the cat
Playing and sleeping keeping Mum company
All day free
The way that life should be
Some teachers shout so loud
I'm scared to ask them questions
If I were really brave
I'd put my coat on
And walk away
I used to want to be the cat
Lying in the sunshine underneath the window
I used to want to be the cat
Playing and sleeping keeping Mum company
All day free
The way that life should be
The way that life used to be