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Comments: I worked this out playing open chords on an acoustic, if you're playing
electric and want it to sound exactly John plays on the record you probably want
to play the song with barre chords high up the neck.
Key of E
E-A  
You're taking all the sunshine away
E-A  
Making out like you're the mainline - I knew that
F#MCos you'rBe a cool cat Tapping on the toe with a new hat
AJust cruising - driving alBong like the swing king
E-A  
Feeling the beat of my heart
E-A  
Feeling the beat of my heart
F#mYou're a cooBl cat Coming on strong with all the chit-chat
You're alAright Bhanging out and stealing all the limelight
A-B  
Messing with the beat of my heart
BMessing with the beat of my heart
C#m-D  
C#mYou used Dto be a mean kid Making such a deal of life
C#mYou were wishing and hoping wand waiting to really hit the big Dtime
C#mBut did it hDappen, happen, no You're speeding too fast
F#mSlow doAwn Slow down You'd better slow down
DSlow down
E-A-E-A  
E-A  
You really know how to set the mood
E-A  
And you really get inside the groove
F#mCool cat TaBpping on the toe with a new hat
AJust cuisinBg Driving along like the swing king
Feeling the bAeat of my heartB  
Feeling the beat of my C#Mheart - yeDah yeah
C#m-D  
Feeling the beat of my heart
C#m-D  
Feeling the beat of my heart
C#m-D  
Feeling the beat of my heart
E-A  
Feeling the beat of my heart
Fades on repeated E-A progression

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Cool Cat

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F#M

C#m

Comments: I worked this out playing open chords on an acoustic, if you're playing

electric and want it to sound exactly John plays on the record you probably want

to play the song with barre chords high up the neck.

Key of E

E A

You're taking all the sunshine away

E A

Making out like you're the mainline - I knew that

F#M B

Cos you're a cool cat Tapping on the toe with a new hat

A B

Just cruising - driving along like the swing king

E A

Feeling the beat of my heart

E A

Feeling the beat of my heart

F#m B

You're a cool cat Coming on strong with all the chit-chat

A B

You're alright hanging out and stealing all the limelight

A B

Messing with the beat of my heart

C#m D

You used to be a mean kid Making such a deal of life

C#m D

You were wishing and hoping wand waiting to really hit the big time

C#m D

But did it happen, happen, no You're speeding too fast

F#m A

Slow down Slow down You'd better slow down

Slow down

E A E A

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E A

You really know how to set the mood

E A

And you really get inside the groove

F#m B

Cool cat Tapping on the toe with a new hat

A B

Just cuising Driving along like the swing king

A B

Feeling the beat of my heart

C#M D

Feeling the beat of my heart - yeah yeah

C#m D

Feeling the beat of my heart

C#m D

Feeling the beat of my heart

C#m D

Feeling the beat of my heart

E A

Feeling the beat of my heart

Fades on repeated E-A progression

About Cool Cat Chords by Queen

Learn how to play Cool Cat by Queen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cool Cat chords”, “Cool Cat guitar chords”, or “Queen Cool Cat chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Cool Cat chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cool Cat lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, F#M, B, F#m, C#m.

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What key is "Cool Cat" in?

The chords for "Cool Cat" show the original chord names (including E, A, F#M, B, F#m, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.