Story Behind The Song
My wife has tuaght me to care for all the four-leggeds in our world, especially those who don't have homes or safe places to live...
Song Description
A whimsical/pensive song about inviting a stray cat to have a home
| Song Length |
4:03 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Cats, Kittens, Shyness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
My Friend Jack
sitting on a fence looking back
effortless balancing act, oh
who could say no to a cat
named Jack?
always looks me straight in the eye
never complains or asks why, oh
he?s living in the Now all the time?
my friend Jack?
yeah, it?s nice to be needed
but Jack?s not a pleaser
he needs his time alone
no tags, no bells, no collar
no one there to holler
?come on, Jack, come home??
come on, Jack, come home?
holds his tail straight up in the air
can lick himself almost anywhere, oh
he doesn?t really care if I care
my friend Jack?
only does what he wants to do
always hides himself in plain view, oh
to himself he is true
my friend Jack?
yeah, it?s nice to be needed
but Jack?s not a pleaser
he needs his time alone
no tags, no bells, no collar
no one there to holler
?come on, Jack, come home??
come on, Jack, come home?
instrumental
now I know you don?t need to
but if it would please you
you can stop by later on
and I?ll fix you a snack
fit for a cat
and you can make yourself at home
Jack, make yourself at home
make yourself at home, Jack
come on, make yourself at home?
come on, buddy, it?s COLD out there?
© 2003 Kenn Cook & Tony Rooney