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[00:24.23]My old black cat passed away this morning
[00:27.86]He never knew what a hard day was.
[00:32.70]Woke up late and danced on tin roofs.
[00:37.77]If questioned "Why?" answered, "Just because."
[00:42.78]He never spoke much, preferring silence:
[00:47.91]Eight lost lives was all he had.
[00:52.57]Occasionally sneaked some Sunday dinner.
[00:57.60]He wasn't good and he wasn't bad.
[01:15.95]My old black cat wasn't much of a looker.
[01:20.04]You could pass him by just a quiet shadow.
[01:24.45]Got pushed around by all the other little guys.
[01:28.47]Didn't seem to mind much just the way life goes.
[01:33.97]Padded about in furry slippers.
[01:38.44]Didn't make any special friends.
[01:43.47]He played it cool with wide-eyed innocence,
[01:48.77]Receiving gladly what the good Lord sends.
[02:42.99]Forgot to give his Christmas present.
[02:46.53]Black cat collar, nice and new.
[02:51.63]Thought he'd make it through to New Year.
[02:56.68]I guess this song will have to do.
[03:12.26]My old black cat.
[03:17.12]Old black cat
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