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When you’re in (Eb69)love
and you are (Bb13)won d’rin’
if he (Eb69)real ly is the (Bb13)one,
there’s an (Eb6)an cient (Eb7)sign sure to (Abmaj9)tell you
if your (G)search is (Cm)o ver and (F13)done.
Catch a (Eb69)bee,
and if he don’t (Bb13)sting you,
you’re in a (G)spell that’s just (G7)be (C)gun.
It’s a (Emaj7)guar an (Abmaj9)tee till the (Bb13)end of (Eb69)time your (G)true love
(Cm)you have (F13)won,
have (Bb13)won.
When a (Eb6)bee lies (Ebmaj7)sleep in’
in the (Eb)palm of your hand,
you’re be (Fm7)witched
and deep in (C)love’s long (Fm11)looked af ter (B)land.
When you see
a (C9)sun up sky
with a (F)morn in’ (Bb13)new,
and (Eb69)where the days
go (Ab13)laugh in’ by
as (Fm)love (Gm)comes (Ab)call ing (Bb9)on (B9)you.
Sleep on, (Fm7)bee, don’t (Gm7)wak en.
(Ab)Can’t be (Eb6)lieve what just (Cm7)passed.
He’s mine
for the (Gm7)tak in’,
I am hap py at (B)last.
(G13)May be I dreams,
but he (C)seems
sweet (F13)gold en
as a (Ab)crown.
A lit tle sleep in’ (Fm7)bee
(Gm7)told me
I will (Fm9)walk with my (Bb13)feet off the (G)ground
(C7)when my (F13)one (F)true
(Bb13)love I has found.
A Sleepin' Bee — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Sleepin' Bee" by Barbra Streisand: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 80 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 “A Sleepin' Bee”
- What key is "A Sleepin' Bee" by Barbra Streisand played in?
- A Sleepin' Bee is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Sleepin' Bee"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Sleepin' Bee" 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 "A Sleepin' Bee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Sleepin' Bee"?
- "A Sleepin' Bee" was originally performed by Barbra Streisand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Sleepin' Bee"?
- This arrangement uses 30 chords: Ab, Abdom, Abmaj9, B9, Bb7, Bb9, Bbdom, C7, +22 more.
- What other songs by Barbra Streisand can I play here?
- Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Sleepin' Bee" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Sleepin' Bee" by Barbra Streisand. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "A Sleepin' Bee" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "A Sleepin' Bee" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.