We (Am)move like ca gey ti gers, oh, we (F)could n’t get clos er than this.
The (Am)way we walk, the way we talk, (G)the (F)way we stalk, the way we kiss.
We (Am)slip through the streets while ev ’ry one sleeps get ting (F)big ger and sleek er and (F6)wid er and bright (G)er.
We (Am)bite and scratch and scream all night.
Let’s (F)go and throw all the (F6)songs we know.
(C)In to the sea.
(C)You and me, all these (Dm)years and no one heard.
I’ll (C)show you in Spring it’s a (C)trea cher ous thing.
We (Dm)miss you (D)hissed the (Am)love (Ba cats.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.
We Ba (F)missed ba you ba ba hissed ba ba the ba ba.) (Am)love (ba cats.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba (G)We’re ba.) so (Am)move like ca gey ti gers, oh, we (F)could n’t get clos er than this.
The (Am)way we walk, the way we talk, (G)the (F)way we stalk, the way we kiss.
We (Am)slip through the streets while ev ’ry one sleeps get ting (F)big ger and sleek er and (F6)wid er and bright (G)er.
We (Am)bite and scratch and scream all night.
Let’s (F)go and throw all the (F6)songs we know.
(C)In to the sea.
(C)You and me, all these (Dm)years and no one heard.
I’ll (C)show you in Spring it’s a (C)trea cher ous thing.
We (Dm)miss you (D)hissed the (Am)love (Ba cats.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.
We Ba (F)missed ba you ba ba hissed ba ba the ba ba.) (Am)love (ba cats.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba (G)We’re ba.) so (Am)love cats.
We (F)miss you hissed the (Am)love cats.
We (F)miss you hissed the (Am)love (Ba cats.
ba ba ba ba ba ba We Ba (F)miss ba you ba ba hissed ba ba the ba ba.) (Am)love cats.
Yes.
We’re so (Em7)Hand in hand is the on ly way to land and al ways the right way round.
Not (Em7)bro ken in piec es like hat ed lit tle mee ces.
(F)How could we miss some one as dumb as this.
(F)Missed you hissed the (Am)love cats.
We (F)miss
(Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba, ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba.) (Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba, ba ba I ba ba love ba you ba let’s ba ba.) go.
Ooh.
So lid gone.
Ooh.
So lid gone.
The Lovecats — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Lovecats" by The Cure. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 184 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Lovecats”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Lovecats" by The Cure in?
- The backing track is in C at 184 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Lovecats" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Lovecats"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Lovecats", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Lovecats" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Lovecats"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Lovecats"?
- "The Lovecats" was originally performed by The Cure. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Cure are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Cure: "Close To Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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