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Sam came to us on June 12, 2013. He left us on the anniversary of that day, seven years later. He was the best.

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Dear Sam, determined and relentless
Young Sam, demented little menace
Oh, Sam, you never know when to quit
That Sam has always been a little bit
Crazy

Dear Dad, why you gotta be like that?
Oh, Dad, don't you know that I'm just a cat
Just watch as I jump on the counter-top
Yeah, Dad, you know that I'll never stop,
Crazy

Dear Sam, your tail's in everything
Young Sam, you bounce around like a spring
Oh, Sam, do your feet ever touch the ground
That Sam is so much fun to be around
Crazy

You'll see me on the kitchen door
Seven feet above the floor
Don't ask my how I got so high
Did you know that I can fly

Dear Sam, determined and relentless
Young Sam, demented little menace
Oh, Sam, you never know when to quit
That Sam has always been a little bit
Crazy

Dear Dad, you better quit complaining
Oh, Dad, you know I'm entertaining
Just watch, i'm gonna get in trouble
Yeah, Dad, and then I'll want to snuggle
And then I'll want to snuggle
And then I'll want to snuggle on down

credits

from The Dubious Hat, released September 28, 2019
Lyrics/Music by Nathaniel Johnstone
Nathaniel Johnstone: Vocal, Guitar
Betsy Tinney: Cello, Percussion

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Nathaniel Johnstone Seattle, Washington

Multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Johnstone (violin, viola, banjo, mandolin, and guitar) LOVES to play music with his many musical friends. He's played with many bands and has as yet been unable to settle down with one instrument or musical genre for too long.

Each album is different but there are enough through-lines that you can get a sense of where he's been.
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