The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)

by Stephen Sondheim
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(F69)Here’s to the la dies who (F13)lunch,

ev ’ry bo dy (F69)laugh.

Loung ing in their (F69)caf tans and plan ning a (F13)brunch

on their own be (Am7)half.

Off to the gym,

then to a fit ting, (Dm7)claim ing they’re fat,

and look ing grim

’cause they’ve been sit ting, (Bb)choos ing a hat.

Does an y one still wear a (F69)hat?

I’ll drink to (F69)that.

(F69)Here’s to the girls who stay smart,

aren’t they a (F69)gas?

Rush ing to their (F69)class es in op ti cal art,

wish ing it would (Am7)pass.

An oth er long ex (Faug)haus ting day,

an oth er thou sand lars,

a mat i nee, a (Bbaug)Pin ter play,

per haps a piece of Mah ler’s, I’ll drink to (F69)that.

And one for (F69)Mah ler.

(F69)Here’s to the girls who play wife,

aren’t they too (F69)much?

Keep ing house but (F69)clutch ing a co py of Life

just to keep in (Am7)touch.

The (Gmaj7)ones who low the rules

and (A)meet them at the schools,

too (D)bu sy to know that they’re fools

Aren’t they a (Db69)gem?

I’ll drink to (Db69)them.

let’s all drink to (Fb)them.

And (F69)here’s to the girls who just watch,

aren’t they the (F9)best?

When they get de (F9)pressed it’s a bot tle of scotch

plus a lit tle (Am7)jest.

An oth er chance to (Faug)dis ap prove,

an oth er bril liant er.

An oth er rea son (Bbaug)not to move,

an oth er vod ka sting er.

Aagh!

I’ll drink to (F69)that.

So (F69)here’s to the girls on the go,

ev ’ry bo dy (F69)tries.

Look in to their (F69)eyes and you’ll see what they know:

Ev ’ry bo dy (Am7)dies.

A (F)toast to the in vin ci ble bunch

the (F)di no saurs sur viv ing the crunch,

Let’s (Bb)hear it for the la dies who lunch:

(CN.C.)Ev ’ry bo dy (F69)rise!

The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" by Stephen Sondheim: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.

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About “The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)”

Can I sing "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" by Stephen Sondheim in?
The backing track is in Bb at 80 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 "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" 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 "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" 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 "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)"?
"The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Stephen Sondheim are available?
Other accompaniments by Stephen Sondheim: "Losing My Mind (from 'Follies')". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" by Stephen Sondheim. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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