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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Black Cat"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Black Cat" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 138 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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