Cats Under The Stars Lyrics - Garcialive, Vol. 4: March 22nd, 1978 Veteran's Hall - Jerry Garcia

Cats on the blacktop, birdie in the treetop, 

Someone plays guitar that sounds like clarinet. 

I ain't ready to go to bed, 

I think I'll take a walk downtown instead. 

Cats on the bandstand, Give'em each a big hand, 

Anyone who sweats like that must be all right. 

No one wants to fight; no blackeye, 

Just another cat beneath the stars tonight. 

Cats in the limelight, feels like it's alright, 

Everybody wants something they might not get. 

I ain' ready yet, it ain't complete, 

That's why I am headin' down to Alleycat Street. 

Satin blouse unbuttoning, satin blouse unbuttoning, 

Time is a stripper's doin', it's just for you. 

Time is a stripper's doin', it's just for you.