Sleepy Time Gal
Perry Como Lyrics


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Wouldn't it be a change for you and me to stay at home once ina while?
We'd babaret until the break of day
I'll bet we've danced many a mile
I'll like to see a movie once more
They don't keep people staying up until four

Wouldn't it be a pleasant novelty to tumble in early once more?
Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Please give me one little kiss
Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
It's getting' lat and dear your pillow's waitin'

Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
You'll learn to cook and to sew
What's more you'll love it I know
When you're a stay-at-home , play-at-home
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.

Wouldn't it be a pleasant sight to see a kitchenette only for you?
Wouldn't it be a pleasant sight to see a table set only for two?
I'd get a big victrola and then
We'll start in dancing ev'ry new dance again
Then it will be a pleasant novelty to tumble in just about ten.

Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Please give me one little kiss
Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
It's getting' lat and dear your pillow's waitin'

Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
You'll learn to cook and to sew
What's more you'll love it I know




When you're a stay-at-home , play-at-home
Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Perry Como's song Sleepy Time Gal are about a couple who have been out dancing and staying up late, and the singer is proposing that they try something different and stay home once in a while. The singer suggests that they could have fun at home by dancing and listening to music, and that they would be able to get some rest by going to bed early. The lyrics also suggest that the woman could benefit from learning how to cook and sew, and that she would enjoy being a stay-at-home partner.


The first verse sets the stage for the idea of staying at home, while the chorus and the second verse elaborate on it. The idea of a slower lifestyle that involves cooking, sewing, and spending time together is contrasted with the late nights and dancing they have been doing. The repetitive chorus suggests that the singer is trying to convince the woman that staying at home is the better option.


Line by Line Meaning

Wouldn't it be a change for you and me to stay at home once ina while?
Don't you think it would be a nice change for us to spend some time at home together instead of going out all the time?


We'd babaret until the break of day
We would have a great time partying and dancing until morning.


I'll bet we've danced many a mile
I'm sure that we have danced a lot together over time.


I'll like to see a movie once more
I would like to go see a movie again soon.


They don't keep people staying up until four
Movies these days don't usually go on until 4am like they used to.


Wouldn't it be a pleasant novelty to tumble in early once more?
Wouldn't it be nice to go to bed early and get a good night's sleep again?


Sleepy time gal, you're turning night into day
You stay up so late that it feels like you're turning night into day, Sleepy Time Gal.


Sleepy time gal, you've danced the ev'ning away
You've danced so much tonight that you're getting tired, Sleepy Time Gal.


Before each silvery star fades out of sight
Before we miss the chance to see the beautiful night sky, let's share a kiss and say goodnight.


Please give me one little kiss
Can I have one last kiss from you before we go to bed?


Then let us whisper 'goodnight'
Let's quietly say goodnight to each other.


It's getting' late, and dear, your pillow's waitin'
It's getting late and your pillow is waiting for you, my dear. It's time to go to bed.


Sleepy time gal, when all your dancin' is through
When you've finished dancing and you're finally ready to sleep, Sleepy Time Gal.


Sleepy time gal I'll find a cottage for you
I promise to find a cozy little cottage where you can relax and enjoy staying at home.


You'll learn to cook and to sew
You'll have plenty of time to learn new skills like cooking and sewing since we'll be spending more time at home.


What's more you'll love it I know
I am sure that you will love staying at home and taking on new projects and hobbies.


When you're a stay-at-home, play-at-home, Eight o'clock sleepy time gal.
Once you become a stay-at-home, play-at-home kind of person, you'll be able to go to bed at a reasonable time like Eight o'clock, Sleepy Time Gal.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGE LORENZO, JOSEPH ALDEN, RAYMOND B EGAN, RICHARD A. WHITING

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