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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Sleepy Time Gal" by Hoagy Carmichael in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Sleepy Time Gal" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sleepy Time Gal" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sleepy Time Gal" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sleepy Time Gal"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sleepy Time Gal" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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