Mr. Mistoffelees

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

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

And you’ll 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 (Ab)creep through the ti ni est crack, when he can (Ab)walk on the nar row est rail.

He can (Bb)pick an y card from a pack, he is (Db)e qual ly cun ning with (F)dice.

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

He can play an y trick mag i with a cork, Or a spoon and a bit of fish paste.

call If you look for a knife den or a fork And you think it is mere ly mis placed; You have (C)seen it one mo ment, this and then it is gone but you (C7)find it next week tens ly ing 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 (Dm)lees.

My (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.

(C)And not long a go this phe nom e nal cat pro duced sev en kit tens right (C7)out of a hat!

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 (Bb)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 (Bb)tof fe lees.

fe (Dm)lees.

Mr. Mistoffelees β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Mr. Mistoffelees" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 105 BPM.

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Why does "Mr. Mistoffelees" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Mr. Mistoffelees".
What key is "Mr. Mistoffelees" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
Mr. Mistoffelees is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mr. Mistoffelees"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mr. Mistoffelees" 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 "Mr. Mistoffelees"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mr. Mistoffelees"?
"Mr. Mistoffelees" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mr. Mistoffelees"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Db, Dm, Eb, F, +1 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Mr. Mistoffelees"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Mr. Mistoffelees".
Can I see all the notes in "Mr. Mistoffelees"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 105 BPM.