The Cat Next Door

· by Carolyn C. Setliff

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Lyrics

Next door there lives a big black cat who sits each day on my front porch mat.

an o mu sic makes him purr.

Soon he’s a sleep ing ball of fur.

Hav ing fun in the sun, drink ing warm milk on pil lows of silk.

But the one thing he likes best is hav ing the pi an o sing!

He does not care if it is Bach or rock and roll a round the clock.

pret ty tones are what he hears, he’s filled with lots of cheer!

Me ow!

Me ow!

Me ow!

The Cat Next Door by Carolyn C. Setliff — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Cat Next Door” by Carolyn C. Setliff 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 slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "The Cat Next Door" 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 "The Cat Next Door"?: 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.
What other Carolyn C. Setliff songs work for kids?: Try "A Single Star", "Big Green Frog", "Carnival March". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.