"The Cat Came Back" is a comic song written by Harry S. Miller in Christmas 1893. It has since entered the folk tradition and been recorded under variations of the title—"But the Cat Came Back", "And the Cat Came Back", etc. It is also a popular children's song.
Cover, sheet music, 1893
Lyrics of the original version by Harry S. Miller.
Original sheet music by Harry S. Miller.
Original sheet music by Harry S. Miller. (Second page)
Events in the year 1893 in music.
Image: Cant Loose Me Charlie 1893