🐾 About the Song
“Soft Kitty” is the gentlest of earworms — a lullaby so simple it borders on meditative. Long before The Big Bang Theory, it appeared in a 1930s children’s songbook as “Warm Kitty”, teaching comfort and care through repetition.
When Sheldon Cooper made it his personal comfort ritual, it went viral overnight. Suddenly, this old folk lullaby was a worldwide anthem for geeks, insomniacs, and anyone needing a bit of peace.
On ukulele, “Soft Kitty” is exactly what it sounds like — warm, cozy, and softly purring under your fingers.
🎸 Ukulele Playing Tips
We’ll keep it in C major, perfect for beginners and bedtime strumming.
You’ll need C, G7, and F — three of the simplest, friendliest chords on the uke.
Chord pattern:
[C] – [G7] – [C] – [F]
[C] – [G7] – [C] – [F] – [C]
Strumming pattern: super soft down-down-down-down — use your thumb or fingertips for a lullaby feel.
You can even hum between lines or pick individual strings slowly (pluck 4–3–2–1) to make it more intimate.
This isn’t a performance song — it’s a moment of calm. Keep it slow, tender, and let the sound fade naturally after each “purr.”
💡 Trivia You Can Drop Casually
- The Big Bang Theory writers discovered “Soft Kitty” through show co-creator Bill Prady, whose daughter learned it in preschool.
- The original version was called “Warm Kitty” and appeared in a 1937 Australian songbook by Edith Newlin.
- It’s been used in more than 10 episodes of the show — often whenever Sheldon is sick, sad, or needs emotional reassurance.
- In 2015, there was a brief copyright dispute over its use on TV, proving even lullabies aren’t safe from legal drama.
🌈 Final Word
“Soft Kitty” might be the simplest song you’ll ever play — but that’s the beauty of it. It’s a reminder that music doesn’t need big chords or fast strums to comfort someone.
If you ever find yourself needing a reset, pick up your uke, play this slowly, and let it purr its way into your bloodstream.
