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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Sleepy Time Gal" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sleepy Time Gal" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sleepy Time Gal" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.