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.

Alley Cat Song — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Peggy Lee

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How to Play "Alley Cat Song" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.