On a (Cmaj7)morn ing from a (Bm)Bo gart (Em)mo her, vie,
in a (Cmaj7)coun try where they (Bm)turn back hers.
(Em)time,
you go (Cmaj7)strol ling through the (Bm)crowd (Em)like which Pe ter Lor re con tem (Am7)plat ing a crime.
pears.
She comes (C)out of the sun in a (Em)silk mar dress run ning like a (B7)wa ter co lour she born in the rain.
(C)to.
Don’t bo ther (B7)ask ing (Em)for feel 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 her, tions
as she (Cmaj7)locks up your arm (Bm)rists in hers.
(Em)gone.
And you (Cmaj7)fol low till your (Bm)sense (Em)of lost di rec tion re so com (Am7)plete ly dis ap pears.
By the (C)blue tiled walls strains of near (Em)the mar ket stalls ning there’s a (B7)hid den door the new born leads the you (C)to.
These days, some (B7)she says (Em)I feel my life just like a for (Am7)riv er run ning through
in the year of the cat.
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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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