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

do come

I hope they're comin' for me

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

good

I hope they're doin' it for free



They give me cat scratch fever

Cat scratch fever



Well, the first time that I got it I was just 10 years 

old

I got it from some kitty next door

I went to see the doctor and he gave me the cure

I think I got it some more



They give me cat scratch fever

Cat scratch fever

I got it bad, scratch fever

Cat scratch fever



It's nothing dangerous, I feel no pain - I've got to 

change

You know you got it when you're goin' insane

It makes a grown man cry, cry - Oh, won't you make my 

bed?



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

They know they're gettin' it from me

And they know just where to go when they need their 

lovin' man

They know I'm doin' it for free



I give 'em cat scratch fever

Cat scratch fever

They got it bad, scratch fever

Cat scratch fever