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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Year Of The Cat" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Year Of The Cat" with hands-separate practice in E at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Year Of The Cat"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Year Of The Cat" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Year Of The Cat"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Year Of The Cat" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
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