Sleepy Time Gal
View chords used in this chart
D D9 D D6 D D6 D5+ A7 Gdim
Sleepy time gal, you're turnin' night into day
Gdim Cdim A7 A7 A7/13- A7 D D6 D D6 D C#7 C7
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
B7 Cdim B7 Cdim E7 Cdim A7 E7
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
E7 E6 E7 Em7/9 Em7 Em7/9 A7
Please give me one little kiss
G/B Em7 G/B Em7 G/B Cdim A7
Then let us whisper "Good - night"
A A7M A Gdim A7
It's gettin' late, Dear
Your pillow is waitin'
D D9 D D6 D D6 D5+ A7 Gdim
Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Gdim Cdim A7 A7/13- F#7 Bm Bm7/E
Sleepy time gal, I'll find a cottage for you
E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7 G/B
You'll learn to cook and to sew
A7 Fdim D F#7 B7
What's more, you'll love it, I know
Em7 A7
When you're a stay-at-home, play-at-home
G/B A7 Fdim D
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal
How to play Sleepy Time Gal
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.