Story Behind The Song
A man who refuses to be faithful
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content |
Subject |
Making Up |
| Similar Artists |
John Prine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When The Cat's Away
Everyone knows, as the saying goes
When the cat's away, the mouse will play
It didn't mean a thing, it only happened once
I wasn't 2 timin', haven't done it since
There's really nothing more to say
Chorus
I would give the world to change the things I did
The worst thing is I know I hurt you bad
I promise you I'll never act that way again
Seeing you like this only makes me sad
Verse
Everyone knows, as the saying goes
Pride always comes before a fall
When you were away, I was led astray
Just a fling, meant nothin' at all
It only happened once, that is all
Chorus
I would give the world to change the things I did
The worst thing is I know I hurt you bad
I promise you I'll never act that way again
Seeing you like this only makes me sad
Bridge
I get in situations without really trying
I'm not a perfect man
But if some foxy lady should cross my path again
I'll resist the best I can
Instrumental
Chorus
I would give the world to change the things I did
The worst thing is I know I hurt you bad
I promise you I'll never act that way again
Seeing you like this only makes me sad
Fade Out
When the cat's away, the mice will play
But I'm a rat and that is that.......
© Robin Grimmond 2015