A tall story about a very tough cat. Over the years various verses have been added to the song since it was written in 1893. Lyrics and chords of this song can be .

Such a creepy song.

The Cliftones at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Benton County.



is a comic song written by Harry S. Miller in 1893. The Cat Came Back has since entered the folk tradition and been recorded under variations of the title—But .