Don't Sleep In The Subway

by Petula Clark
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Lyrics

You wan der a round on your own lit tle cloud when you (F)don’t see the (C)why or the where fore.

You walk out on me when we both dis a gree ’cause to (F)rea son is (C)not what you care for.

I’ve heard it (C#7)all a mil lion (F#m7)times

(B7)be (C#m)fore;

take off your (E7)coat, my love, and (Am)close

(D7)the (G7sus)door.

Don’t sleep in the (Eb)sub way, dar ling.

Don’t stand in the (Eb)pour ing rain.

Don’t sleep in the (Eb)sub way, dar ling, the (Fm7)night is long.

For (Eb)get your fool ish pride, (Ab)noth ing’s wrong now (Fm7)you’re be side me a (Eb)gain.

You try to be smart then you take it to heart ’cause it (F)hurts when your (C)e go’s de flat ed.

You don’t re al ize that it’s all com pro mise and the (F)prob lems are (C)so o ver rat ed.

Good bye means (C#7)noth ing when it’s (F#m7)all

(B7)for (C#m)show,

so why pre (E7)tend you’ve some where (Am)else

(D7)to (G7sus)go?

Don’t sleep in the (Eb)sub way, dar ling.

Don’t stand in the (Eb)pour ing rain.

Don’t sleep in the (Eb)sub way, dar ling, the (Fm7)night is long.

For (Eb)get your fool ish pride, (Ab)noth ing’s wrong now (Fm7)you’re be side me a (Eb)gain.

(Eb)gain.

(Eb)gain.

Don't Sleep In The Subway — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Don't Sleep In The Subway" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 136 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't Sleep In The Subway

Why does "Don't Sleep In The Subway" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Don't Sleep In The Subway".
What key is "Don't Sleep In The Subway" by Petula Clark played in?
Don't Sleep In The Subway is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Sleep In The Subway"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Sleep In The Subway" 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 "Don't Sleep In The Subway"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Sleep In The Subway"?
"Don't Sleep In The Subway" was originally performed by Petula Clark. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Sleep In The Subway"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, B7, Bb7, C, C#7, C#m, +15 more.
What other songs by Petula Clark can I play here?
Try "DOWNTOWN", "I KNOW A PLACE", "A SIGN OF THE TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Sleep In The Subway"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Sleep In The Subway".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Sleep In The Subway"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 136 BPM.

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