Now playing

Cat Scratch Fever

Chords

4.726 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

A002220 B00444x C00555x
Important notes, Ted is pulling off C back to A and sliding up on A B C
[intro]
  A  Bx4C  A  B  C  
[verse]
Well I dAon't know Cwhere they Acome from Cbut they Asure Cdo Acome,
GI hope they coDmin' for Ame
And I doAn't know Chow they Ado it, but Cthey Asure do Cit Agood,
GI hope they Ddoin' it for Afree
They give me Acat Bscratch Cfever! ACat Bscratch Cfever!
[verse]
The Afirst Ctime that AI got it CI was Ajust ten Cyears Aold,
GI got it from Dsome kitty Anext door
I Awent and Csee the ADr. Cand Ahe gave me Cthe Acure,
GI think I got Dit some moAre
They give me Acat Bscratch Cfever! ACat Bscratch Cfever!
[verse]
D#It's nothin dangerous, CI feel no pain, D#I've got to ch-ch-chanCge
D#You know you got it when, yCou're going insane
D#It makes a grown man cryin' cryin', Ewon't you make my bed
[Solo]
  A    B        C    A    B     Cx2
D E    C D
  A    B        C    A    B     Cx2
[verse]
I Amake the Cpussy Apurr Cwith the Astroke of Cmy Ahand,
Gthey know they Dgettin' iAt from me
They Aknow just Cwhere Ato go Cwhen they Aneed their Clovin Aman,
Gthey know I do Dit for frAee
They give me Acat Bscratch Cfever! ACat Bscratch Cfever!

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Cat Scratch Fever

by Ted Nugent

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A B C

002220 00444x 00555x

Important notes, Ted is pulling off C back to A and sliding up on A B C

[intro]

A B C A B C

[verse]

A C A C A C A

Well I don't know where they come from but they sure do come,

G D A

I hope they comin' for me

A C A C A C A

And I don't know how they do it, but they sure do it good,

G D A

I hope they doin' it for free

A B C A B C

They give me cat scratch fever! Cat scratch fever!

[verse]

A C A C A C A

The first time that I got it I was just ten years old,

G D A

I got it from some kitty next door

A C A C A C A

I went and see the Dr. and he gave me the cure,

G D A

I think I got it some more

A B C A B C

They give me cat scratch fever! Cat scratch fever!

[verse]

D# C D# C

It's nothin dangerous, I feel no pain, I've got to ch-ch-change

D# C

You know you got it when, you're going insane

D# E

It makes a grown man cryin' cryin', won't you make my bed

[Solo]

A B C A B C

D E C D

A B C A B C

[verse]

A C A C A C A

I make the pussy purr with the stroke of my hand,

G D A

they know they gettin' it from me

A C A C A C A

They know just where to go when they need their lovin man,

G D A

they know I do it for free

A B C A B C

They give me cat scratch fever! Cat scratch fever!

About Cat Scratch Fever Chords by Ted Nugent

Learn how to play Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cat Scratch Fever chords”, “Cat Scratch Fever guitar chords”, or “Ted Nugent Cat Scratch Fever 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 Cat Scratch Fever chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cat Scratch Fever lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, B, C, G, D, D#.

FAQ — Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent

How do I play "Cat Scratch Fever" by Ted Nugent on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Cat Scratch Fever" by Ted Nugent 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 "Cat Scratch Fever" by Ted Nugent free?

Yes. The chords for "Cat Scratch Fever" by Ted Nugent are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Cat Scratch Fever" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Cat Scratch Fever" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cat Scratch Fever"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cat Scratch Fever" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cat Scratch Fever" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cat Scratch Fever" by Ted Nugent with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ted Nugent below.

What key is "Cat Scratch Fever" in?

The chords for "Cat Scratch Fever" show the original chord names (including A, B, C, G, D, D#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.