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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Year Of The Cat" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Year Of The Cat" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Year Of The Cat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Year Of The Cat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Year Of The Cat" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.