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On a (Cmaj7)morn ing from a (Bm)Bo gart (Em)mo vie,
in a (Cmaj7)coun try where they (Bm)turn back (Em)time,
you go (Cmaj7)strol ling through the (Bm)crowd (Em)like Pe ter Lor re con tem (Am7)plat ing a crime.
She comes (C)out of the sun in a (Em)silk dress run ning like a (B7)wa ter co lour in the rain.
Don’t bo ther (B7)ask ing (Em)for ex plai na tions, she’ll just (Am7)tell you that she came
in the year of the cat.
She (Cmaj7)does n’t give you (Bm)time for (Em)ques tions
as she (Cmaj7)locks up your arm in
And you (Cmaj7)fol low till your (Bm)sense (Em)of di rec tion com (Am7)plete ly dis ap
By the (C)blue tiled walls near (Em)the ket stalls there’s (B7)hid den door leads you
These days, (B7)she says (Em)I my life just like a (Am7)riv er run ning through
She
Well, she (B7)looks at you so cool ly
and her eyes shine
like the (D)moon and the sea, she comes in (B7)in cense and pat (C)chou li.
So you (G)take her
to (F6)find what’s wait ing in side.
The year of the cat.
Well, The year of the cat.
Year Of The Cat — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Year Of The Cat”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Year Of The Cat" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Year Of The Cat".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart in?
- The backing track is in G at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Year Of The Cat" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Year Of The Cat"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Year Of The Cat", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Year Of The Cat" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Year Of The Cat"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Year Of The Cat"?
- "Year Of The Cat" was originally performed by Al Stewart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Year Of The Cat" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Year Of The Cat" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.