What key is "Mr. Mistoffelees" in?

"Mr. Mistoffelees" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Mr. Mistoffelees" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Mr. Mistoffelees" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Mr. Mistoffelees" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?

Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The (C)great est ma gi cians have some thin’ to learn from Mis ter Mis tof fe lees (C7)Con jur ing Turn.

And we all say: (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

He is (F)qui et he is small he is (Ab)black,

from his (Bb)ears to the tip of his (F)tail.

er.

He can creep through the ti ni est (Ab)crack,

he can (Bb)walk on the nar row est (Ab)rail.

He can (Bb)pick an y card from a pack,

he is (Db)e qual ly cun ning with (F)dice.

He is (Bb)al ways de ceiv ing you (F)in to be liev ing that he’s (Eb)on ly hunt ing for (C7)mice.

He can play an y trick mag with a cork,

Or a spoon and a bit of fish paste.

If you look for a knife or a fork

And you think it is mere ly mis placed; You have (C)seen it one mo ment, and then it is gone but you find it next week ly ing (C7)out on the lawn.

And we all say: (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

(F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

fe lees.

His (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

(F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

Mr. Mistoffelees by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mr. Mistoffelees”

What key is "Mr. Mistoffelees" in?: "Mr. Mistoffelees" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mr. Mistoffelees" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Mr. Mistoffelees" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Mr. Mistoffelees" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.