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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 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”
- Can I play "Sleepy Time Gal" 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 "Sleepy Time Gal" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- 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. "Sleepy Time Gal" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sleepy Time Gal" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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