There's No Business Like Show Business

by Irving Berlin

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There's No Business Like Show Business

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Irving Berlin140 BPM

Lyrics

(G7)There’s (C)no bus ’ness like show bus ’ness like no bus ’ness I (Cmaj7)know.

(G7)Ev ’ry thing a (G7)bout it is ap (C)peal ing.

(G7)Ev ’ry thing the (G7)traf fic will al (C)low.

(G7)No where could you (G7)get that hap py (Am)feel ing when you are (Am7)steal ing that ex tra (Dm7)bow.

There’s (C)no peo ple like show peo ple.

They (C7)smile when they (C7)are (Fmaj7)low.

(Dm7)E ven with a tur key that you (Bb)know will (A7)fold, you (D7)may be (G7)strand ed out (Am)in the (A7)cold.

(Dm7)Still you would n’t change it for a (Bb)sack of (A7)gold.

Let’s (Ab)go (G7)on with the (C)show.

(G7)There’s (C)no bus ’ness like show bus ’ness like no bus ’ness I (Cmaj7)know.

(G7)You get word be (G7)fore the show has (C)start ed

(G7)that your fav ’rite (G7)un cle died at (C)dawn.

(G7)Top of that your (G7)Pa and Ma have (Am)part ed, you’re bro ken (Am7)heart ed, but you go (Dm7)on.

There’s (C)no peo ple like show peo ple.

They (C7)don’t run out (C7)of (Fmaj7)dough.

(Dm7)An gels come from ev ’ry where with (Bb)lots of (A7)jack.

That (D7)when you (G7)lose it, there’s (Am)no at (A7)tack.

(Dm7)Where could you get mon ey that you (Bb)don’t give (A7)back?

Let’s (Ab)go (G7)on with the (C)show.

(G7)There’s (Dm)show.

There's No Business Like Show Business by Irving Berlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There's No Business Like Show Business” by Irving Berlin 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 C at 240 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "There's No Business Like Show Business" 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 "There's No Business Like Show Business"?
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.