Cat Ladies in the Sky
Words by Joe Ficklin © 17 Feb 2024
TTTO (Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend by Stan Jones

An old lady when strolling out one bright and sunny day And on a bench she rested as some others went their way When all at once a tiny "meow" she heard from 'neath a tree Two yellow eyes were staring up... what else could it be? A tiny ball of fur and teeth with coat of tabby gray Only just a few weeks old and just another stray She took it home and gave it milk, it's eyes turned flaming red It burped and sat down on the rug and this is what it said "Yippie ay meow. Yippie ay meow. Cat ladies in the sky" Surprised, she dropped her teacup, lucky it didn't break That kitten eyes were balls of flame, she did a second take The kitten said "It isn't norm to show my power thus But we can't hide the special bond cat ladies have for us Yippie ay meow. Yippie ay meow. Cat ladies in the sky It pranced up to a window and gestured towards the sky The old woman went up to look and gave a little cry For there among the clouds she saw a host of ladies old Each with bag of kibble and a blanket for the cold Behind them surged an endless throng of tabbies large and small Their colors were as varied as the gowns at formal ball And every coat was tangle free, and every tummy fed They looked as one upon the dame, and this is what they said: Yippie ay meow. Yippie ay meow. Cat ladies in the sky So listen to my story and you know it must be true For why else would old women do what no one else would do? The feline is a noble beast and needs a gentle hand So sing this song so you can help some others understand Yippie ay meow. Yippie ay meow. Cat ladies in the sky