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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Alley Cat Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “Alley Cat Song”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Alley Cat Song" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Alley Cat Song" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Alley Cat Song" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Alley Cat Song" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Alley Cat Song"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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