Somebody Stole My Gal

by Benny Goodman
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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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Somebody Stole My Gal" by Benny Goodman in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 170 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œSomebody Stole My Gal”

Can I learn "Somebody Stole My Gal" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Somebody Stole My Gal" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 170 BPM.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Somebody Stole My 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 "Somebody Stole My Gal" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Somebody Stole My 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. "Somebody Stole My Gal" is in the key of Bb at 170 BPM.

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