Verse 1: It's so hard to leave you When you look at me like that And plead with me to stay As only can a cat

You know that I am cheating That there must be another And it's not the woman that you met Cuz she's lovely, like a mother

Pre-chorus: When you meow, when you purr When you rub yourself against me You can't understand when I go away You can't understand it when I say

Chorus: Minnie, I gotta go Minnie, I gotta go Minnie, I gotta go And see the dog

Verse 2: You see I lead a double life Somewhere that isn't here Another house, a dog, a wife Most days the plan is clear

But when you cry as I shut the door My heart feels dark and muddy When I say "See you tomorrow" When I leave my little buddy

Pre-chorus: When you meow, when you purr When you rub yourself against me You can't understand when I go away You can't understand it when I say

Chorus: Minnie, I gotta go Minnie, I gotta go Minnie, I gotta go And see the dog

Verse 3: Another human you can get You even like her lovely lap At least she's not a rival pet With her you can relax and nap

But the dog is a different beast She's nervous and obtuse She can't bear your feline gaze She's easily confused

Bridge: You don't know whether to laugh or spit When she does What she's told When she's told to sit

Verse 4: Cats are good at patience And you are no exception But patience can wear thin Without great expectations

But I promise things will change Just keep your nerves steady Some day I'll bring the basket And say "Your new room is ready"

But for now...

Chorus: Minnie, I gotta go Minnie, I gotta go Minnie, I gotta go And see the dog