Does "Sleepy Time Gal" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sleepy Time Gal" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "Sleepy Time Gal"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Sleepy Time Gal — Piano Lead Sheet

"Sleepy Time Gal" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Jazz
Key: G
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Hoagy Carmichael

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How to Play "Sleepy Time Gal" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.