(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 (G9)dol 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 fol low the rules
and (A)meet them selves 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 (G9)zing 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) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)" by Stephen Sondheim: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Ladies Who Lunch (From Company)”
- 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.
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