Make ’em (Eb)laugh.
Make ’em laugh.
Don’t ya know ev ’ry one wants to laugh?
My (Fm7)dad (Bb7)said (Fm7)“Be “Go (Bb7)out an (Fm6)ac tor (Bb9)my joke.
(Fm6)son.
But (Cm7)be (Caug7)a (F7)co plen ty mi o’ cal hoke!” (Bb9)one.” (Bbaug7)They’ll be (Eb)stand in’ in lines for those (Eb7)old hon ky tonk mon split key (Ab6)shines.
Now you could stu dy (Adim7)Shake speare and be (Eb)quite danc er e (Eb7)lite.
And (Ab6)you could charm the (Adim7)crit ics and have (Eb)noth in’ to (Eb7)eat.
Just (Ab6)slip on a ba (Adim7)na na peel, the (Bbm7)world’s at yout (C7)feet!
Make ’em (F7)laugh, make ’em (Bb7)laugh, make ’em laugh!
Make ’em (Eb)laugh.
Make ’em laugh.
Don’t ya know ev ’ry one wants to laugh?
My (Fm7)Grand (Bb7)pa (Fm7)said “Go (Bb7)out and (Fm6)tell ’em (Bb9)a joke.
(Fm6)son.
But (Cm7)give (Caug7)it (F7)co plen ty mi o’ cal hoke!” (Bb9)one.” (Bbaug7)Make ’em (Eb)roar, make ’em scream.
Take a (Eb7)fall, butt a wall, mon split a (Ab6)seam!
You start off by pre (Adim7)tend ing you’re a (Eb)quite danc er with (Eb7)grace.
You (Ab6)wig gle till they’re (Adim7)gig gl in’ all (Eb)o ver the (Eb7)place.
And (Ab6)then you get a (Adim7)great big cus tard (Bbm7)pie in the (C7)face.
Make ’em (F7)laugh, make ’em (Bb7)laugh, make ’em laugh!
Make ’em
Make ’em (F7)laugh.
Make ’em (Bb7)laugh.
Make ’em (Ab6)laugh.
(C7)Make ’em (F7)laugh, make ’em (Bb7)laugh, make ’em (Eb)laugh!
Make 'Em Laugh — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Make 'Em Laugh" by Nacio Herb Brown: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 320 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Make 'Em Laugh”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Make 'Em Laugh" by Nacio Herb Brown in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 320 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Make 'Em Laugh" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Make 'Em Laugh"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Make 'Em Laugh", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Make 'Em Laugh" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Make 'Em Laugh"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Make 'Em Laugh"?
- "Make 'Em Laugh" was originally performed by Nacio Herb Brown. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nacio Herb Brown are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nacio Herb Brown: "All I Do Is Dream Of You", "Beautiful Girl (from Singin' In The Rain)", "Broadway Melody". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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