Other arrangements of Alley Cat Song
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
10 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Alley Cat Song" by Peggy Lee: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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 there a karaoke version of "Alley Cat Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Alley Cat Song" by Peggy Lee. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Alley Cat Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Alley Cat Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.