From bedtime tunes to classroom songs, children’s songs have shaped childhood for generations. Their simple words and steady rhythm are perfect for young minds learning to speak and feel.
These short songs often turn everyday things like pets or playtime into tiny adventures. They are easy to sing and even easier to love.
One well-loved song tells the funny story of a cat who falls in love and faces quite a twist.
About the Song
Señor Don Gato is a funny and sweet song about a cat who falls in love, gets hurt, and then surprises everyone.
It has fun words, an attractive tune, and a happy twist that kids enjoy singing. The story is simple but full of charm, making it easy for children to remember and sing along.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Released | 1964 |
| Writers | Traditional ( English version by Margaret Marks) |
Señor Don Gato Lyrics
Estaba el Señor Don Gato
Sentadito en su tejado
Marramiau, miau, miau
Sentadito en su tejado
Ha recibido una carta
Por si quiere ser casado
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
Por si quiere ser casado
Con una gatita blanca
Sobrina de un gato pardo
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
Sobrina de un gato pardo
El gato por ir a verla
Se ha caído del tejado
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
Se ha caído del tejado
Se ha roto seis costillas
El espinazo y el rabo
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
El espinazo y el rabo
Ya lo llevan a enterrar
Por la calle del pescado
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
Por la calle del pescado
Al olor de las sardinas
El gato ha resucitado
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
El gato ha resucitado
Por eso dice la gente
Siete vidas tiene un gato
Marramiau, miau, miau, miau
Siete vidas tiene un gato
Señor Don Gato English Version by Margaret Marks
O Senor Don Gato was a cat.
On a high red roof Don Gato sat.
He was there to read a letter,
Meow, meow, meow!
Where the reading light was better,
Meow, meow, meow!
‘Twas a love-note for Don Gato!
“I adore you,” wrote the lady cat,
Who was fluffy white, and nice and fat.
There was not a sweeter kitty,
Meow, meow, meow!
In the country or the city
Meow, meow, meow!
And she said she’d wed Don Gato!
O Senor Don Gato jumped with glee!
He fell off the roof and broke his knee,
Broke his ribs and all his whiskers,
Meow, meow, meow!
And his little solar plexus
Meow, meow, meow!
“Ay Caramba! ” cried Don Gato.
All the doctors they came on the run,
Just to see if something could be done.
And they held a consultation,
Meow, meow, meow!
About how to save their patient,
Meow, meow, meow!
How to save Senor Don Gato.
But in spite of everything they tried,
Poor Senor Don Gato up and died.
No, it wasn’t very merry,
Meow, meow, meow!
Going to the cemetery,
Meow, meow, meow!
For the ending of Don Gato.
But as the funeral passed the market square,
Such a smell of fish was in the air,
Though the burial was slated,
Meow, meow, meow!
He became reanimated,
Meow, meow, meow!
He came back to life, Don Gato!
Similar Songs Like Señor Don Gato
If you enjoy songs with fun stories and music like Señor Don Gato, you might also like these other songs with the same happy feeling:
- The Cat Came Back: This usual tale of a cat who keeps returning no matter what makes listeners giggle with every verse and twist in the plot.
- I Had a Rooster: A song filled with animal sounds and repeating lines, teaching rhythm and vocabulary in a cheerful, farm-themed tune that children easily memorize.
- Froggy Went A-Courtin’: Tells the story of a frog’s wedding plans with rhymes, repetition, and a fun cast of animal characters joining the celebration.
- Bought Me a Cat: Every verse adds a new animal sound, building memory skills and laughter through repetition and silly animal noises.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Children React when they Hear Señor Don Gato ?
Many laugh or sing along, enjoying the funny and surprising ending.
What Lesson Might Children Learn from Señor Don Gato ?
Sometimes, even sad things can have a happy ending or a surprise.
How has Señor Don Gato Changed Over Time?
Different places add new words or music, but keep the main story.
