(C)He goes on the prowl each night like an al ley (G7)cat,
look in’ for some new de light like an al ley (C)cat.
She can’t trust him out of sight, there’s no doubt of (G7)that.
He just don’t know wrong from right like an al ley (C)cat.
He (F)meets ’em (Mee ow)
and (C)loves ’em (Mee ow)
and (D7)leaves ’em, (Mee
ow) what Cat sa (G7)no va does.
(C)It’s no way to treat a pal, she should tell him, (G7)scat!
Aren’t you sor ry for that gal with her al ley (C)cat?
(C)He goes on the prowl each night like an al ley (G7)cat,
look in’ for some new de light like an al ley (C)cat.
He don’t know what “faith ful” means, there’s no doubt of (G7)that.
He’s too bus y mak in’ scenes like an al ley (C)cat.
He (F)meets ’em (Mee ow)
and (C)loves ’em (Mee ow)
and (D7)leaves ’em, (Mee
ow) what Cat sa (G7)no va does.
(C)It’s no way to treat a pal, she should tell him, (G7)scat!
Aren’t you sor ry for that gal with her al ley (C)cat?
(C)cat?
He (C)cat?
And that’s the (F)sad, sad (F#dim7)tale of a (C)lone some frail,
and her (G7)al ley cat.
Alley Cat Song by Peggy Lee
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Alley Cat Song”
- What key is "Alley Cat Song" in?
- "Alley Cat Song" by Peggy Lee is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Alley Cat Song" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Alley Cat Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Alley Cat Song"?
- This arrangement of "Alley Cat Song" uses 6 chords: A7, C, D7, F, F#dim7, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Alley Cat Song" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?
- Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "Fever", "I'M A WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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