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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Sleepy Time Gal" 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 G, 120 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 “Sleepy Time Gal”
- Why does "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Sleepy Time Gal".
- What key is "Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael played in?
- Sleepy Time Gal is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- "Sleepy Time Gal" was originally performed by Hoagy Carmichael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- This arrangement uses 21 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, B7, Bb6, Bbdim7, C, +13 more.
- What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?
- Try "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul", "Heart And Soul". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- 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 "Sleepy Time Gal".
- Can I see all the notes in "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- 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 G at 120 BPM.
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