Now playing

When We Are Cats

Chords

4.95 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#  Tuning :  Eb   Ab   Db   Gb   Bb   Eb(1/2 step down)  #
#                                              #
#                                              #
Chords used:
     C(x32010)
   C/B(x20010)
   C/A(x02010)
   C/G(3x0010)
  C/Bb(x1001x)
     F(x33211)  or  (133211)
     G(320033)
CBaby there will come a C/Bday when our C/Alives are C/Gover.
CI know those movies make you C/Bsad, but you’ve C/Agot my C/Gshoulder.
CYou don’t believe in heaven, C/Bbabe.
Well then, C/AI don’t C/Geither.
CBut maybe there will come a wC/Borld where we’ll C/Afind each C/Gother.
    F       C/G        C/A     C/G            F       C/G  C/    A  C/G  
If I leave before you do, I swear I’ll find my way to you.
I’ll Fhold you C/Gtightly C/Awhen you C/Gsleep; I’ll Fkiss you.
CBaby just the other C/Bday I got these C/Astrange sensC/Gations.
CLike somebody stepped on my C/Bgrave; such a C/Abad viC/Gbration.
CI wondered if our meC/Bmories would stay C/Awhen we C/Ggo.
CI wondered would we recogC/Bnize each C/Aother’s C/Gsoul.
CBut maybe there will come a C/Bworld where we’ll C/Afind each C/Gother.
    F       C/G        C/A     C/G            F       C/G  C/    A  C/G  
If I leave before you do, I swear I’ll find my way to you.
I’ll Fhold you C/Gtightly C/Awhen you C/Gsleep; I’ll Fkiss you.
      C/Bb     C/GWell that’s our C/Blove. Stronger than blood’s C/Abond.  
      C/Bb     C/GWell that’s our C/Blove. Stronger than C/Ablood. Stronger than Gblood.
    F       C/G        C/A     C/G            F       C/G  C/    A  C/G  
If I leave before you do, I swear I’ll find my way to you.
I’ll Fhold you C/Gtightly C/Awhen you C/Gsleep; I’ll Fkiss you.
Kiss you.C/G  F  

All chords in this song (13)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

When We Are Cats

by John Ralston

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/B

C/A

C/G

C/Bb

Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb

# Tuning : (1/2 step down) #

# #

Chords used:

(x32010)

C/B

(x20010)

C/A

(x02010)

C/G

(3x0010)

C/Bb

(x1001x)

(x33211) or (133211)

(320033)

C C/B C/A C/G

Baby there will come a day when our lives are over.

C C/B C/A C/G

I know those movies make you sad, but you’ve got my shoulder.

C C/B

You don’t believe in heaven, babe.

C/A C/G

Well then, I don’t either.

C C/B C/A C/G

But maybe there will come a world where we’ll find each other.

F C/G C/A C/G F C/G C A C G

/ /

If I leave before you do, I swear I’ll find my way to you.

F C/G C/A C/G F

I’ll hold you tightly when you sleep; I’ll kiss you.

C C/B C/A C/G

Baby just the other day I got these strange sensations.

C C/B C/A C/G

Like somebody stepped on my grave; such a bad vibration.

C C/B C/A C/G

I wondered if our memories would stay when we go.

C C/B C/A C/G

I wondered would we recognize each other’s soul.

C C/B C/A C/G

But maybe there will come a world where we’ll find each other.

F C/G C/A C/G F C/G C A C G

/ /

If I leave before you do, I swear I’ll find my way to you.

F C/G C/A C/G F

I’ll hold you tightly when you sleep; I’ll kiss you.

C/Bb C/G C/B C/A

Well that’s our love. Stronger than blood’s bond.

C/Bb C/G C/B C/A G

Well that’s our love. Stronger than blood. Stronger than blood.

F C/G C/A C/G F C/G C A C G

/ /

If I leave before you do, I swear I’ll find my way to you.

F C/G C/A C/G F

I’ll hold you tightly when you sleep; I’ll kiss you.

C/G F

Kiss you.

About When We Are Cats Chords by John Ralston

Learn how to play When We Are Cats by John Ralston with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When We Are Cats chords”, “When We Are Cats guitar chords”, or “John Ralston When We Are Cats chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy When We Are Cats chords and for experienced players who want accurate When We Are Cats lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, C.

FAQ — When We Are Cats by John Ralston

How do I play "When We Are Cats" by John Ralston on guitar?

Open the free chords for "When We Are Cats" by John Ralston on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "When We Are Cats" by John Ralston free?

Yes. The chords for "When We Are Cats" by John Ralston are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "When We Are Cats" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "When We Are Cats" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "When We Are Cats"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "When We Are Cats" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "When We Are Cats" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "When We Are Cats" by John Ralston with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by John Ralston below.

What key is "When We Are Cats" in?

The chords for "When We Are Cats" show the original chord names (including Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.