diff --git a/datasette/utils/__init__.py b/datasette/utils/__init__.py
index e1108911..80754202 100644
--- a/datasette/utils/__init__.py
+++ b/datasette/utils/__init__.py
@@ -1146,7 +1146,7 @@ async def derive_named_parameters(db: "Database", sql: str) -> List[str]:
     try:
         results = await db.execute(explain, {p: None for p in possible_params})
         return [row["p4"].lstrip(":") for row in results if row["opcode"] == "Variable"]
-    except sqlite3.DatabaseError:
+    except (sqlite3.DatabaseError, AttributeError):
         return possible_params