Somebody Stole My Gal

by Benny Goodman
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Lyrics

Some bod y stole (Abdim)my (C7)gal,

some bod y stole (C)my (F)pal.

Some bod y came and (G)took her a way.

She did n’t e ven say she was leav in’.

The kiss es I (Abdim)loved (C7)so

he’s get ting now (C)I (A7)know.

And (F)gee,

I know that (F7)she

would come to (Bb)me

if she could (Gdim)see

her (F)bro ken heart ed lone some pal.

Some bod y stole (C)my (F)gal.

Some bod y stole (Abdim)my (C7)gal,

some bod y stole (C)my (F)pal.

Some bod y came and (G)took her a way.

She did n’t e ven say she was leav in’.

The kiss es I (Abdim)loved (C7)so

he’s get ting now (C)I (A7)know.

And (F)gee,

I know that (F7)she

would come to (Bb)me

if she could (Gdim)see

her (F)bro ken heart ed lone some pal.

Some bod y stole (C)my (F)gal.

(F)gal.

Somebody Stole My Gal by Benny Goodman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 170 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Somebody Stole My Gal”

What key is "Somebody Stole My Gal" in?
"Somebody Stole My Gal" by Benny Goodman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 170 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Somebody Stole My Gal" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Somebody Stole My Gal" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Somebody Stole My Gal" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Benny Goodman can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE", "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm", "Rose Room". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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