Other arrangements of Black Cat
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All the lone (Eno3d)ly nights but just I spend a lone.
Nev er ’round to love me, you’re al ways gone, ’cause you’re hang in’ out to get break in’ the rules.
so Oh, the man has come look in’ for you.
keep.
You’re a reb el now don’t give a damn.
Al ways carry ing on all with the gang.
I’m tryin’ to tell you, boy, it’s a mis take.
You won’t re al ize ’til it’s too late.
(B7)Don’t un der stand why you in sist on ways of (A7)liv in’ such a dan ger ous life.
(B7)Time af ter time you stay a way and I just (A7)know that you’re tell ing me lies.
Black cat nine lives, short day, long nights.
Liv in’ on the edge, not a fraid to die.
Heart beat real strong, but not for long.
Bet ter watch your step or you’re gon na die.
You’re so to geth (Eno3d)er, boy, but just at a glance.
lone.
You’ll do an y thing if giv en a chance.
Schem ing, plan nin’ lies to get what you need; rules.
so full of prom is es that you’ll nev er keep.
Don’t you tell your self that it’s o kay.
Sick and tir ed of all of your games.
And you want me to stay; ah, bet ter change.
Makes no sense to me, your cra zy ways.
(B7)Don’t un der stand why you in sist on ways of (A7)liv in’ such a dan ger ous life.
(B7)Time af ter time you stay a way and I just (A7)know that you’re tell ing me lies.
Black cat nine lives, short day, long nights.
Liv in’ on the edge, not a fraid to die.
Heart beat real strong, but not for long.
Bet ter watch your step or you’re gon na die.
You’re so to geth
Not a fraid to die.
Gui tar!
(Eno3d)Black cat.
(Eno3d)Black cat.
Black cat, nine lives, short days, long nights.
Liv in’ on the edge, not a fraid to die.
Heart beat real strong, but not for long.
Bet ter watch your step or you’re gon na die.
Black cat, nine lives, short days, long nights.
Liv in’ on the edge, not a fraid to die.
Heart beat real strong, but not for long.
Bet ter watch your step or you’re gon na die.
gon na (Dno3d)die.
Black Cat — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson: 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 E, 138 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 “Black Cat”
- What key is "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson played in?
- Black Cat is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Cat"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Cat" 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 "Black Cat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Cat"?
- "Black Cat" was originally performed by Janet Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Cat"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, B7, Dpow, E, Em, Epow.
- What other songs by Janet Jackson can I play here?
- Try "LET'S WAIT AWHILE", "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Black Cat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson. 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 "Black Cat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Black Cat" 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.


