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Next door there lives a big black cat who sits each day on my front porch mat.
an o mu sic makes him purr.
Soon he’s a sleep ing ball of fur.
Hav ing fun in the sun, drink ing warm milk on pil lows of silk.
But the one thing he likes best is hav ing the pi an o sing!
He does not care if it is Bach or rock and roll a round the clock.
pret ty tones are what he hears, he’s filled with lots of cheer!
Me ow!
Me ow!
Me ow!
The Cat Next Door — Simple Sheet Music
"The Cat Next Door" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Cat Next Door”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Cat Next Door"?
- 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 "The Cat Next Door" by Carolyn C. Setliff played in?
- The Cat Next Door 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 "The Cat Next Door"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Cat Next Door" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Cat Next Door"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Cat Next Door"?
- "The Cat Next Door" was originally performed by Carolyn C. Setliff. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carolyn C. Setliff can I play here?
- Try "A Single Star", "Big Green Frog", "Carnival March". 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 "The Cat Next Door". Key of C, 120 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.