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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Year Of The Cat”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Year Of The Cat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Year Of The Cat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Year Of The Cat" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.