Best friends can come
In lots of shapes and sizes.
That's why they're always
Such wonderful surprises.
Mine has four legs
And a lot of orange fur.
He tells me life is great
With the world's loudest purr
His name is Syd
And when his owner moved away
He came a-knocking
At my door one day.
He said "I sure need a home
Oh, won't you let me in?"
'Cause orange cats
Make the very best friends.
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Well, they're not in it for the food
Not in it for the money.
Just give their chin a scratch,
Let them sleep where it's sunny.
You don't need a turtle
Or a gerbil or a bunny
'Cause orange cats
They make the very best friends
It's been nearly 20 years
Since he came to stay.
He's been my best friend
In so many ways.
From a handsome young mouser
To a wise old man,
Syd, the orange cat,
He's been my very best friend
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