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Alley Cat Song

· by Peggy Lee

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(C)He goes on the prowl each night like an al ley (G7)cat,

look in’ for some new de light like an al ley (C)cat.

She can’t trust him out of sight, there’s no doubt of (G7)that.

He just don’t know wrong from right like an al ley (C)cat.

He (F)meets ’em (Mee ow)

and (C)loves ’em (Mee ow)

and (D7)leaves ’em, (Mee

ow) what Cat sa (G7)no va does.

(C)It’s no way to treat a pal, she should tell him, (G7)scat!

Aren’t you sor ry for that gal with her al ley (C)cat?

(C)He goes on the prowl each night like an al ley (G7)cat,

look in’ for some new de light like an al ley (C)cat.

He don’t know what “faith ful” means, there’s no doubt of (G7)that.

He’s too bus y mak in’ scenes like an al ley (C)cat.

He (F)meets ’em (Mee ow)

and (C)loves ’em (Mee ow)

and (D7)leaves ’em, (Mee

ow) what Cat sa (G7)no va does.

(C)It’s no way to treat a pal, she should tell him, (G7)scat!

Aren’t you sor ry for that gal with her al ley (C)cat?

(C)cat?

He (C)cat?

And that’s the (F)sad, sad (F#dim7)tale of a (C)lone some frail,

and her (G7)al ley cat.

Alley Cat Song by Peggy Lee — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Alley Cat Song” by Peggy Lee in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Alley Cat Song" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Alley Cat Song"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Alley Cat Song" use?: Just 6 chords: A7, C, D7, F, F#dim7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Peggy Lee songs work for kids?: Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "Fever", "I'M A WOMAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.