Other arrangements of Don't Sleep In The Subway
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Sleep In The Subway" by Petula Clark: 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 C, 136 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Don't Sleep In The Subway" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Sleep In The Subway" by Petula Clark. 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 "Don't Sleep In The Subway" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Don't Sleep In The Subway" 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.