Macavity: The Mystery Cat

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Mac (Cm)av i ty’s a Mys tery Cat: he’s (F7)called the Hid den Paw,

For (Cm)he’s the mas ter crim i nal who (F7)can de fy the law.

(G)He’s the (Cm)baf fle ment of Scot land Yard, the (F7)Fly ing Squad’s de spair:

For (Adim)when they reach the scene of crime, Mac (CN.C.)av i ty’s not there!

Mac (Cm)av i ty, Mac av i ty, there’s (F7)no one like Mac av i ty, He’s (Cm)bro ken ev ery hu man law, he (F7)breaks the law of grav i ty.

His (Cm)pow’rs of lev i ta tion would (F7)make a fa kir stare,

And (Adim)when you reach the scene of crime, Mac (CN.C.)av i ty’s not there!

(Cdim)You may seek him in the base ment, you may look up in the

But I (Adim)tell you once and once a gain, Mac (CN.C.)av i ty’s not there!

Mac (Cm)av i ty’s a gin ger cat, he’s (F7)ver y tall and thin; You would (Cm)know him if you saw him, for his (F7)eyes are sunk en in.

His (C)brow is deep ly lined with thought, his head is high ly domed; His (F7)coat is dust y from ne glect, his whisk ers are un combed.

He (CN.C.)sways his head from side to side, with move ments like a snake; And (Adim)when you think he’s half a sleep, he’s (CN.C.)al ways wide a wake!

Mac (Cm)av i ty, Mac av i ty, there’s (F7)no one like Mac (F#dim7)av i ty.

For (Cm)he’s a fiend in fe line shape, a (F7)mon ster of de (F#dim7)prav i ty.

You may (Cm)meet him in a by street, you may (F7)see him in the square;

But (Adim)when a crime’s dis cov ered, then Mac (CN.C.)av i ty’s not there!

He’s (Cdim7)out ward ly re spect a ble.

I know he cheats at cards.

And his foot prints are not found in an y file of Scot land Yard’s.

And when the lar der’s loot ed or the jew el case is ri fled, or when the milk is miss ing or an oth er Peke’s been sti fled, or the (Cm7)green house glass is bro ken, and the (F9)trel lis past re pair,

(Adim)There’s the won der of the thing, Mac (CN.C.)av i ty’s not there!

Mac (Cm)av i ty, Mac av i ty, there’s (F7)no one like Mac (F#dim7)av i (G)ty.

There (Cm)nev er was a cat of such de (F7)deit ful ness and (F#dim7)suav i ty.

He (Cm7)al ways has an al i bi, and (F9)one or two to spare;

what (Adim)ev er time the deed took place, Mac (CN.C.)av i ty was n’t there!

(Cdim7)And they say that all the cats whose wick ed deeds are wide ly known (CN.C.)(I might men tion Mun go jer rie, Rum ple teaz er, Grid dle bone) Are (Cm7)noth ing more than a gents for the (F9)cat who all the time just con (Adim)trols the op er a tions: The Na (CN.C.)po le on of crime!

Mac (Cm)av i ty, Mac av i ty, there’s (F7)no one like Mac (F#dim7)av i ty.

(Cm)He’s a fiend in fe line shape, a (F7)mon ster of de (F#dim7)prav i ty.

You may (Cm7)meet him in a by street, you may (F9)see him in the square;

But (Adim)when a crime’s dis cov ered, then Mac (CN.C.)av i ty’s not there!

Macavity: The Mystery Cat — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Macavity: The Mystery Cat" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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About “Macavity: The Mystery Cat”

Where are the chord symbols for "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" 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. "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" is in C.
What key is "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
Macavity: The Mystery Cat 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 "Macavity: The Mystery Cat"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Macavity: The Mystery Cat"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Macavity: The Mystery Cat"?
"Macavity: The Mystery Cat" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" 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. "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Macavity: The Mystery Cat"?
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.