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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Alley Cat Song" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Alley Cat Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Alley Cat Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Alley Cat Song"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Alley Cat Song" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Alley Cat Song"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Alley Cat Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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