No Good Deed

by Stephen Schwartz

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(Cm)No good (Bb)deed goes un (F)pun ished,

no act of (Bb)char i ty goes (Abm(maj7))un re (F)sent ed.

(Cm)No good (Bb)deed goes un (F)pun ished, that’s my new (Em7)creed.

My road of (F)good in ten tions (G)led where such roads (C)al ways (F)lead.

(Bb)No good deed

goes un (Cm)pun ished...

(Am7)Nes sa...

Doc tor (Am)Dil la mond...

Fi (Fmaj7)ye

ro...

Fi (Bm)ye ro!!

One ques tion (Gsus2)haunts and hurts too much, (D)too much to men tion: (Bm)Was I real ly (Gsus2)seek ing good, or just seek ing at (Bb)ten (A)tion?

Is that all (Bb)good deeds are when (C7sus)looked at with an (F)ice cold (Bb)eye?

If that’s all (Cb)good deeds are,

may be that’s the rea son (G5)why...

(Cm)No good (Bb)deed goes un (F)pun ished,

all help ful (Bb)urg es should be (Abm(maj7))cir cum (F)vent ed.

(C#m)No good (B)deed goes un (F#)pun ished.

Sure, I meant (B)well, well look at (Am(maj7))what well meant did...

All right, e (C)nough, so be it!!

So be it (G)then...

Let all of (Gsus2)Oz be a greed: I’m wick ed through and (Dm)through; since I can (Bbsus2)not suc ceed, Fi ye ro, sav ing (Fm)you, I prom ise (Db)no good deed will I at tempt to do a (Cm7)gain,

ev er a (Gb)gain...

(Bb)No good (Ab)deed

(D)will I (G5)do

a (Cm)gain!

No Good Deed by Stephen Schwartz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “No Good Deed” by Stephen Schwartz in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "No Good Deed" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "No Good Deed"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.