30 Songs About Cats, from Queen and The Cure to Disney and Kids' Classics

What is the best song about a cat?

"Delilah" by Queen is the most famous song written about a real cat: Freddie Mercury wrote it for one of his many cats. "Stray Cat Strut" by Stray Cats and "The Lovecats" by The Cure are the rock classics, and "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" from The Aristocats is the song kids and adults both know.

Songs written about real cats

1. "Delilah", Queen: Freddie Mercury's love song to his cat.
2. "Kitty", The Presidents of the United States of America: a 90s rock song about a cat with attitude.
3. "Alugalug Cat", The Kiffness: a viral remix built around a real cat's voice.

Rock and pop songs about cats

4. "Stray Cat Strut", Stray Cats: a rockabilly alley cat.
5. "The Lovecats", The Cure: a jazzy, playful post-punk hit.
6. "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)", David Bowie: from the film Cat People.
7. "Wildcat", Ratatat: an instrumental with cat growls built in.

Cat songs from movies, musicals and TV

8. "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat", from The Aristocats: the swinging Disney classic.
9. "The Siamese Cat Song", from Lady and the Tramp: the mischievous duo.
10. "Memory", from Cats: the showstopper from the musical.
11. "Mr. Mistoffelees", from Cats: the magical cat.
12. "Macavity: The Mystery Cat", from Cats: the villain cat.
13. "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats", from Cats: the opening number.
14. "Smelly Cat", Phoebe Buffay: the song from Friends.
15. "Soft Kitty": the lullaby from The Big Bang Theory.
16. "The Pink Panther Theme", Henry Mancini: the coolest cat in music.
17. "Top Cat": the theme from the classic cartoon.
18. "ThunderCats": the 80s cartoon theme.
19. "Felix the Cat": the theme for one of the oldest cartoon cats.

Songs with cat in the title

These famous songs have a cat in the title, even if they are really about people:

20. "What's New Pussycat?", Tom Jones: a big, brassy 60s hit.
21. "Year of the Cat", Al Stewart: a 70s soft-rock classic.
22. "Cat Scratch Fever", Ted Nugent: a hard-rock riff.
23. "Honky Cat", Elton John: a bouncy piano song.
24. "Cool for Cats", Squeeze: British new wave.
25. "Black Cat", Janet Jackson: a rock-edged pop hit.
26. "Cat's in the Cradle", Harry Chapin: a song about fathers and sons.

Cat songs for kids

27. "Three Little Kittens": the nursery rhyme about lost mittens.
28. "The Cat Came Back": the folk song about a cat who always returns.
29. "Hey Diddle Diddle": the cat and the fiddle.
30. "I Love My White Shoes": the song from the Pete the Cat books.

Cat songs for a cat lover's playlist

For a playlist to send a fellow cat person, start with "Delilah" and "The Lovecats", add the Disney favorites "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" and "The Siamese Cat Song", throw in "Stray Cat Strut" for swagger and finish with "Soft Kitty" as a goodnight. Ten songs fill about half an hour, just long enough for a cat nap.

Songs about cats and dogs

Households with both get the best of both lists: pair "Delilah" with "Martha My Dear" by The Beatles, written about Paul McCartney's sheepdog, or the classic "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. For a pet-themed party, alternate cat and dog songs and let guests guess which animal each one is about.

Funny songs about cats

For a laugh, "Smelly Cat", "Alugalug Cat", "Kitty" and "The Cat Came Back" are the favorites. Online, cat-video remixes have become a genre of their own, and many cat owners make their own versions with their pet's meows.

Songs for a cat's birthday or gotcha day

Plenty of people celebrate the day their cat came home. "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat", "The Lovecats" and "Stray Cat Strut" make a playful soundtrack for a photo post or a cake made for cats.

Songs about losing a cat

When a cat dies, the house can feel strangely quiet. Gentle songs like "I'll Be Seeing You", "Landslide" and "I Will Remember You" help. See our full list of songs about losing a pet, and for dog people, our songs about dogs.

What music do cats like?

Researchers have found that cats tend to respond more to music made for their own hearing, with purring rhythms and higher pitches, than to human pop songs. Many cats simply prefer quiet, calm music at a low volume. If your cat leaves the room when you turn on the speaker, take the hint.

A song about your own cat

Your cat has a name, a personality and a list of crimes no famous song covers. A personalized song can include all of it: the 5 a.m. wake-up calls, the favorite box, the way they ignore everyone but you. It makes a funny gift for a cat lover or a sweet tribute to a cat who has passed. Gift ideas are in our guide to the best gift for a pet lover.

How to create a song about your cat

1. Choose a style from 14 genres: pop, rock, jazz, acoustic and more.
2. Add your cat's name and nicknames.
3. Share three habits or stories that make your cat unique.
4. Review the lyrics and edit or regenerate them for free before any music is made.
5. Listen to 4 free 45-second previews and choose your favorite.

The full 3 to 4 minute song costs $24.99, or $29.99 for Premium with four full versions and editable lyrics. You get the MP3, a gift page and the lyrics as a PDF.

Give your cat the song it deserves: create a song and hear four previews for free.