Smelly Cat Chords
Learn to play “Smelly Cat” by Phoebe Buffay on guitar — played in the key of Em, using Em, A, D and E. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Smelly Cat
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About Smelly Cat
Phoebe Buffay's “Smelly Cat” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Em, A, D and E — with the progression centred on Em, A and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Smelly Cat — FAQ
What key is “Smelly Cat” in?
“Smelly Cat” by Phoebe Buffay is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Smelly Cat”?
“Smelly Cat” uses 4 chords: Em, A, D and E.
Is “Smelly Cat” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Smelly Cat” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Smelly Cat”?
“Smelly Cat” is performed by Phoebe Buffay.
Is there a play-along video for “Smelly Cat”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Smelly Cat”?
“Smelly Cat” is categorised as Pop.
