What key is "Lazybones" in?

"Lazybones" by Hoagy Carmichael is in the key of C with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lazybones" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lazybones" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Lazybones" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?

Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)La zy (F)bones,

(C)sleep in’ in the (F)sun,

(C)how you ’spec’ to (F7)get your (C)day’s work (C7)done?

(E7)Nev er get your (A7)day’s work (D7)done

(Ab)sleep in’ in the (G7)noon (F)day (C)sun.

La zy (F)bones,

(C)sleep in’ in the (F)shade,

(C)how you ’spec’ to (F7)get your (C)corn meal (C7)made?

(E7)Nev er get your (A7)corn meal (D7)made

(Ab)sleep in’ in the (G7)eve (F)nin’ (C)shade.

When (F)ta ters need (F6)spray in’, I (Fmaj7)bet you keep (F6)pray in’ the (C)bugs fall (G7)off of the (C)vine.

And (F7)when you go (Eb7)fish in’, I (D7)bet you keep (G7)wish in’ the (D7)fish won’t grab at your (G7)line.

(C)La zy (F)bones,

(C)loaf in’ through the (F)day,

(C)how you ’spec’ to (F7)make a (C)dime that (C7)way?

(E7)Nev er make a (A7)dime that (Dm)way.

Well, look y here, He (Ab)nev er heared a (G7)word (F)I (C)say!

(C)La zy (F)bones,

(C)sleep in’ in the (F)sun,

(C)how you ’spec’ to (F7)get your (C)day’s work (C7)done?

(E7)Nev er get your (A7)day’s work (D7)done

(Ab)sleep in’ in the (G7)noon (F)day (C)sun.

La zy (F)bones,

(C)sleep in’ in the (F)shade,

(C)how you ’spec’ to (F7)get your (C)corn meal (C7)made?

(E7)Nev er get your (A7)corn meal (D7)made

(Ab)sleep in’ in the (G7)eve (F)nin’ (C)shade.

When (F)ta ters need (F6)spray in’, I (Fmaj7)bet you keep (F6)pray in’ the (C)bugs fall (G7)off of the (C)vine.

And (F7)when you go (Eb7)fish in’, I (D7)bet you keep (G7)wish in’ the (D7)fish won’t grab at your (G7)line.

(C)La zy (F)bones,

(C)loaf in’ through the (F)day,

(C)how you ’spec’ to (F7)make a (C)dime that (C7)way?

(E7)Nev er make a (A7)dime that (Dm)way.

Well, look y here, He (Ab)nev er heared a (G7)word (F)I (C)say!

(C)say!

Lazybones by Hoagy Carmichael

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lazybones”

What key is "Lazybones" in?: "Lazybones" by Hoagy Carmichael is in the key of C with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lazybones" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lazybones" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lazybones" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?: Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.