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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Somebody Stole My Gal" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 170 BPM.

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About “Somebody Stole My Gal”

What key is "Somebody Stole My Gal" by Benny Goodman played in?
Somebody Stole My Gal is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Somebody Stole My Gal"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Somebody Stole My 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 "Somebody Stole My Gal"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Somebody Stole My Gal"?
"Somebody Stole My Gal" was originally performed by Benny Goodman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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