What key is "Sleepy Time Gal" in?

"Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Sleepy Time Gal" 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.

What chords are used in "Sleepy Time Gal"?

This arrangement of "Sleepy Time Gal" uses 21 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, B7, Bb6, Bbdim7, C, +13 more.

How long does it take to learn "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul", "Heart And Soul". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Would n’t it be a change for (Eb7)you and me to stay at (G)home (D7)once in a while?

We cab a ret un til the (Eb7)break of day, I’ll bet we’ve (G)danced (D7)man y a mile.

(B7)I’d like to see a (Em)mov ie once more,

(B7)they don’t keep peo ple stay in’ (Em)up un til four.

(G)Would n’t it be a pleas ant (Eb7)nov el ty to tum ble (A9)in (A7)ear ly once more?

(G)Sleep y time gal,

you’re (G)turn (Eb7)ing (D7)night in to day.

Sleep y time gal,

you’ve danced the (Gmaj7)ev ’ning a way.

Be (F#7)fore (F7)each (E7)sil ver y star

fades out of (A9)sight,

please give me (A7)one lit tle kiss,

then let us whis per “Good (D7)night.”

It’s get tin’ late and, dear, your pil low’s (D)wait in’.

(G)Sleep y time gal,

When (G)all (Eb7)your (D7)danc in’ is thru,

Sleep y time gal,

I’ll (B7)find a (Em)cot tage for you.

You’ll (Cm6)learn (Bb6)to (A7)cook and to sew,

what’s more you’ll (G)love it, I know.

When (Dm)you’re (E7)a (Am)stay at home, (A)play at home, (D7)eight o’ clock, sleep y time (G7)gal.

(G)Sleep y time gal,

you’re (G)turn (Eb7)ing (D7)night in to day.

Sleep y time gal,

you’ve danced the (Gmaj7)ev ’ning a way.

Be (F#7)fore (F7)each (E7)sil ver y star

fades out of (A9)sight,

please give me (A7)one lit tle kiss,

then let us whis per “Good (D7)night.”

It’s get tin’ late and, dear, your pil low’s (D)wait in’.

(G)Sleep y time gal,

When (G)all (Eb7)your (D7)danc in’ is thru,

Sleep y time gal,

I’ll (B7)find a (Em)cot tage for you.

You’ll (Cm6)learn (Bb6)to (A7)cook and to sew,

what’s more you’ll (G)love it, I know.

When (Dm)you’re (E7)a (Am)stay at home, (A)play at home, (D7)eight o’ clock, sleep y time (G7)gal.

(G)gal.

Sleepy Time Gal by Hoagy Carmichael

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sleepy Time Gal”

What key is "Sleepy Time Gal" in?: "Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Sleepy Time Gal" 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.
What chords are used in "Sleepy Time Gal"?: This arrangement of "Sleepy Time Gal" uses 21 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, B7, Bb6, Bbdim7, C, +13 more.
How long does it take to learn "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul", "Heart And Soul". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.