The Cat
View chords used in this chart
[Intro]
C5 Cadd2
[Verse 1]
C G C G G/D
She took the car and drove all night
C Em D/F# Cadd2 D/F#
All through the darkness into the light
C G C G
Those little outbursts in a silent way
C Em D
Were all early signs she would never stay
(Theme whistle)
[Intrumental]
| C | G | C | Em | D/F# Cadd2 D/F# | x2
[Verse 2]
C G C G G/D
Have you heard from Will? Better call him up
C Em D/F# Cadd2 D/F#
There’s a rumor going he ran out of luck
C G C G
Now stay out of reach Stay out of sight
C Em D
What a nice goodbye, what a great delight
[Interlude]
| Em | C | C | G |
| Em | C | C | F#dim7 |
| E7/G# | D/F# |
6/4: | D9 |
[Verse 3]
C G
Do you remember when you kicked the cat
C G G/D
Then put a curse on everything
C Em D/F# Cadd2 D/F#
We just rolled and danced to your jealous swing
C G C G
Consider this: I take the blame
C Em D
All hell on me but you are still the same
[Break]
| D/F# C G | D/F# | D/F# C G | D/F# |
| D/F# C G | D/F# C D | D/F# C D | D/F# G D |
[Open Verse]
C G C G
A rich man’s secret is a poor man’s crime
C Em D
You never truly knew what was on my mind… Ta-dada-taa-dada-da
(theme whistle & humming)
[Outro]
| C | G | C | Em | D/F# Cadd2 D/F# | x2
[Coda]
D7
How to play The Cat
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C5. 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.