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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Year Of The Cat" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Year Of The Cat" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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