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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Sleepy Time Gal" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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