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Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lazybones" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 85 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lazybones”
- Can I play "Lazybones" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lazybones" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lazybones" by Hoagy Carmichael played in?
- Lazybones 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 "Lazybones"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lazybones" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lazybones"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lazybones"?
- "Lazybones" was originally performed by Hoagy Carmichael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?
- Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lazybones"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lazybones" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lazybones"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lazybones" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.