"Kate" is a song written by Marty Robbins, and made popular by American country music artist Johnny Cash.

It was released in March 1972 as the third single from his album A Thing Called Love.

2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

[2] The song was originally recorded by Rex Allen on a 1961 single with the title "You Put Me Here (Sure as Your Name's Kate)" issued on San Antonio–based Hacienda Records Catalog No.