The Meow Sea Shanties
The Meow Sea Shanties

Friday • March 10th 2023 • 7:01:18 pm

The Meow Sea Shanties

Friday • March 10th 2023 • 7:01:18 pm

Down by the sea, me mates,
hear me song,
of a man who did brave,
with cats so strong.

He bought four bags,
of catnip, yes,
to win their trust,
so they'd follow he.

Now they listent yo,
his every command,
to him they call,
as their leader grand.

So raise yer glass,
we'll have a toast,
to the man who chose,
the cats as his host!

Oh, hear me sing, of cats I lead,
Giv'n 'em treats of catnip free,
My life be grand, their purrs so sweet,
My cats I lead with glee.

It's easy now, their love I win,
With catnip treats for ev'ry kin,
Where'er I go, they follow me,
My cats I lead so free.

They come to me, in great surmise,
The catnip treat is their surprise,
My life be grand, their purrs so sweet,
My cats I lead with glee.

So, hoist the sail and raise the mast,
For catnip treat I'll go in haste,
Where'er I go, they follow me,
My cats I lead so free.

Sailor cats all gathered 'round
To hear what the leader had found
He said he'd give them free catnip
And he'd be the alley cats' grip

He'd lead them on every chase
And get them out of every place
He'd make sure they all were fed
And even keep them well-bed

He'd keep them safe from harm
And keep them away from alarm
His leadership was strong and true
He'd make sure the cats knew

He was the best leader around
He'd make sure the cats knew their ground
He'd always be there to guide
And his leadership they couldn't hide

The cats all agreed it was true
He'd be the leader they knew
The cats rejoiced and they sang
For this leader they would always dance!

Oh, the cats had a mission
To find a leader of vision
On the search for a half-feline
To rule over their scene

Then one day a hero did come
With a head full of poems
He had a plan to bring joy and glee
By giving the cats their favorite thing: free catnip

So the cats all said, "Hooray!"
For this leader brought the perfect way
To inspire cats near and far
And bring joy to every star

They followed his lead with vigor and zest
And together they conquered all of the rest
A leader of cats was born that day
Thanks to the gift of free catnip, hooray!

Oh, the cats all meow and purr,
When I give them the catnip they love to stir,
The leader of cats I'm finally sure,
Now they come back 'round for more!

From all around they come a-creepin',
When I pour out the catnip they all start a-leapin',
I hand out the treats with no fear,
The cats all come back to me year after year!

I'm the leader of cats, I am so proud,
Giving free catnip, these cats just can't do without,
I'm in charge of the feline clan,
And they follow me with no plan.

For I'm the leader of cats, it's true,
This is my gift for all of you,
So give a meow and a purr,
When I hand out the catnip, they all come a-stir!

Oh, come gather round me sailors all
And listen to the tale I'll tell
Of a man who with cats did bond
And made them all his own

He made them a promise and a vow
To give them lots of catnip free
No matter where they may roam
Or what they may do

He'd feed them and provide them with a home
And keep them safe and sound
Leading them with a gentle hand
He'd gather them around

He'd tell them stories and sing them songs
And give them lots of play
He'd show them love and kindness every day
In their feline way

And soon the cats chose him as their leader
To lead them on their way
For he was their captain, their king, and their friend
And with catnip he'd stay!

Oh, I'm the leader of cats, my name is Meow
I give away free catnip for cats to snack
I know how to make them purr, I have the knack
They come from near and far, just to get a crack

Each cat is a friend, I treat them all the same
I make sure they're happy, no one feels shame
With me they can play, I'll join in their game
I'm the leader of cats, it's my sweet claim to fame

They meow and they purr, they rub against my feet
My life is complete, I'm in a kitty treat
They follow me around, no matter where I go
I'm the leader of cats, I'm the catnip king Meow!

Come all ye cats, both near and far
Come listen to my singing voice

A grand leader I did become
When I gave free catnip from the dollar store

I'll lead you in your feline quest
To explore the world, its joys and strife
I'll show you how to live your best
With every scrap of catnip in your life

So come and join me on my ship
Let's sail the seven seas
Your whiskers will never miss a beat
With my free catnip on the breeze

Our voyage will be ever so grand
On the high seas we'll explore
And I'll show you the land of plenty
Where all cats can find more

So come, my feline friends
To me and my ship's mast
I'll be your leader from now on
With free catnip at last!

Aye, the cats all heard the call
Their new leader had arrived
He'd give 'em free catnip, for sure
And make their lives alive

The cats all knew his name
To their home he'd come
He'd bring 'em treats and toys galore
Their leader he had become

He'd give 'em love, he'd give 'em care
And they'd all purr and meow
No one could ignore the cats
The alley cats did know

Their leader had arrived
The cats all did cheer
With catnip and toys galore
He'd lead them with his cheer
all the cats would mew.

Lead the cats, to Oz, go!
For stromatolites, they'll know
A leader, a-tall, they'll see
To Oz, they'll go, with glee
The cats go down the alley
To find a 'paw-some' ally
A leader, brave, to guide 'em
To Oz, they'll sail and ride 'em
Lead the cats, to Oz, go!
For stromatolites, they'll know
A leader, a-tall, they'll see
To Oz, they'll go, with glee
The cats all cheer with glee
The leader, they do see
To Oz, with joy, they'll go
Where stromatolites, they'll know
Lead the cats, to Oz, go!
For stromatolites, they'll know
A leader, a-tall, they'll see
To Oz, they'll go, with glee
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