Alley Cat
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
Gm D# Cm Bb F
Gm D# Cm C#
Gm D# Cm Bb F
Gm D# Cm C#
G#m E C# D# (3x)
G#m E C# D# F
Bbm F# D# G# F (2x)
verse 1
Bbm D#m
I've got a broken heart and a broken smile
B
When I fall I get up even if it takes a while
D#m
Seeking shelter in the ghost of Elvis
B Fm C#
And all of the magic Michael left this world
D#m
And I ain't leaving even if I know that
D#m
Sometimes I drive on the wrong side
B
Somehow I'm terrified
D#m B
Some days I will stray inside to cover that I've cried
C# Bbm D#m
Being twice as sorry because I've lied
Pre-Chorus
Such a sad looking clown
In a world upside down
Astray in the alleys of this town
There's but one little sun
Where she can safely run
When she comes undone
Chorus
Fm G# D# Fm
Oh baby let me stay your alley cat
C# D#
You're my wire to the light
Fm
And my spark here in the still of the night
G# D#
So baby let me stay where I'm at
G# C# D#
In your sight I always feel alright
Repeat First Riff
verse 2
G#m
I'm right where I don't want to be
E
And it's a mystery
G#m
How the will to fit in is making me
E
A hole in history
D# G G#m
And as long as I'm alive I won't be free
D#m
Sometimes I'm left on the outside
B
Somehow I got no pride
D#m B
Some days I am trying to survive when I collide
C# Bbm D#m
Win an empty Jackie by my side
Pre-Chorus
Such a sad looking clown
In a world upside down
Astray in the alleys of this town
There's but one little sun
Where she can safely run
When she comes undone
Chorus
Oh baby let me stay your alley cat
You're my wire to the light
And my spark here in the still of the night
Oh baby let me stay where I'm at
In your sight I always feel alright
Solo
Bridge
D#
G#m C# G#m
Why me? I'm trying to find
E F# G#m
A way to erase and rewind
Help me face my fears
F# G#m
Stay pulling strings my dear
Rule me like a puppeteer
F#
Repeat Chorus
Repeat First Riff
How to play Alley Cat
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.