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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Alley Cat Song" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Alley Cat Song”
- Why does "Alley Cat Song" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Alley Cat Song".
- What key is "Alley Cat Song" by Peggy Lee played in?
- Alley Cat Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alley Cat Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Alley Cat Song" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Alley Cat Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Alley Cat Song"?
- "Alley Cat Song" was originally performed by Peggy Lee. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Alley Cat Song"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, C, D7, F, F#dim7, G7.
- What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?
- Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "Fever", "I'M A WOMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Alley Cat Song"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Alley Cat Song".
- Can I see all the notes in "Alley Cat Song"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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