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Honky Cat — Simple Sheet Music
About “Honky Cat”
"Honky Cat" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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Lyrics
When I look back,
boy, I must have been green,
bop pin’ in the coun try,
fish in’ in a stream,
look in’ for an an swer,
try in’ to find a sign.
Un til I saw your cit y lights,
hon ey, I was blind.
They said,
“Get back, hon ky cat.
Bet ter get back to the woods.”
Well, I
quit those days
and my
red neck ways
and a,
hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm,
oh,
the change is gon na do me good.
“You bet ter get back,
hon ky cat.
Liv in’ in the cit y ain’t where it’s at.
It’s like
tryin’ to find gold in a
sil ver mine.
It’s like
tryin’ to drink whis key,
oh,
from a bot tle of wine.”
Well, I read some books and I read some mag a zines
a bout those
high class la dies down in
New Or leans, and all the
folks back home, well, they said I was a fool.
They said,
“Oh,
be liev in’ the Lord
is the gold en rule.”
They said, “Get back,
hon ky cat.
Bet ter get back to the woods.”
But I
quit those days
and my
red neck ways
and,
ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
oh,
the change is gon na do me good.
They said, “Get back,
hon ky cat.
Bet ter get back to the woods.”
But I
quit those days
and my
red neck ways
and,
ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
oh,
the change is gon na do me good.
They said,
They said,
“Stay at home,
boy, you got ta tend the farm.
Liv in’ in the cit y, boy, is is gon na break your heart.”
But
how can you stay when your
heart says no?
Ah, ah,
how can you stop when your
feet say go?
“You bet ter
Get back, hon ky cat, get back, hon ky cat, get back, (G)ooh.
Get back, hon ky cat, get back, hon ky cat, get back, (G)ooh.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (10)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Honky Cat"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Honky Cat" by Elton John played in?
- Honky Cat is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Honky Cat"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Honky 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 "Honky Cat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Honky Cat"?
- "Honky Cat" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Honky Cat"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: B7, D7, E7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Honky Cat". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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