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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Sleepin' Bee" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Sleepin' Bee"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Sleepin' Bee". Key of Eb, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.