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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Somebody Stole My Gal" by Benny Goodman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 170 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 “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 F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Somebody Stole My Gal" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Somebody Stole My Gal" by Benny Goodman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Somebody Stole My Gal" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Somebody Stole My Gal" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.