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