Written by Joseph Tabrar in 1892 and first performed by Vesta Victoria also in 1892.
Verse 1
C G
I love my little cat I do with soft black silky hair
C
It comes each day with me to school and sits upon the chair
Am D
When teacher says why do you bring that little pet of yours
G D G
I tell her that I bring my cat along with me because
Chorus
C G
Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow
C G
Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow
C F D G
I've got a little cat and I'm very fond or that
F G C
But I'd rather have a bow-wow wow
Verse 2
C G
We used to have two tiny dogs such pretty little dears
C
But daddy sold them 'cos they used to bite each others ears
Am D
I cried all day at eight each night papa sent me to bed
G D G
When ma came home and wiped my eyes I cried again and said
Chorus
C G
Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow
C G
Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow
C F D G
I've got a little cat and I'm very fond or that
F G C
But I'd rather have a bow-wow wow
Verse 3
C G
I'll be so find when I get old to do just as I likes
C
I'll keep a parrot and at least a half a dozen tykes
Am D
And when I've got a tiny pet I'll kiss the little thing
G D G
Then put it in its little cot and unto it I'll sing
Chorus
C G
Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow
C G
Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow
C F D G
I've got a little cat and I'm very fond or that
F G C C C
But I'd rather have a bow-wow wow wow wow