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On a (Cmaj7)morn ing from a (Bm)Bo gart mov ie,
in a (Cmaj7)coun try where they (Bm)turned back time,
you go (Cmaj7)stroll ing through the (Bm)crowd like Pe ter Lor re con tem (Am7)plat ing a crime.
She comes (Cmaj7)out of the sun in a silk dress, run ning like a (B)wa ter co lor in the (C)rain.
Don’t both er (B)ask ing for ex pla na tions.
She’ll just (Am7)tell you that she came
in the year of the cat.
She (Cmaj7)does n’t give you (Bm)time for ques tions
as she (Cmaj7)locks up your they (Bm)arm in hers,
and you (Cmaj7)fol low till your (Bm)sense of
which di rec tion so com (Am7)plete ly dis ap
By the (Cmaj7)blue tiled the walls near the mar ket stalls, in there’s a (B)hid den door she leads you (C)to.
“These days,” she (B)says, ing “I feel my life just like a (Am7)riv er run ning through
in the year of the cat.”
She
Well, she (B)looks at you so cool ly
and her (G)eyes shine
like the (D)moon in the sea.
She comes in (B)in cense and pa (C)tchou li.
So you (G)take her
to (F6)find what’s wait ing in side
the year of the (Cmaj7)cat.
Well,
Year Of The Cat — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Year Of The Cat" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.
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About “Year Of The Cat”
- Can I play "Year Of The Cat" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Year Of The Cat" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart played in?
- Year Of The Cat is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Year Of The Cat"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Year Of The Cat" 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 "Year Of The Cat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Year Of The Cat"?
- "Year Of The Cat" was originally performed by Al Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Year Of The Cat"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, B, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by Al Stewart can I play here?
- Try "TIME PASSAGES", "Year Of The Cat". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Year Of The Cat"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Year Of The Cat" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Year Of The Cat"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Year Of The Cat" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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