Other arrangements of Agony (Film Version)
Pick a learning view.
Did I a buse her Or show her dis dain?
Why does she run from me?
If I should lose her, How shall I re gain The heart she has won from me?
Ag o ny—!
Be yond pow er of speech,
When the one thing you want
Is the on ly thing out of your reach.
High in her tow er, She sits by the ho ur, Main tain ing her hair.
Blithe and be com ing, And fre quent ly hum ming A light heart ed air: “Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah—” Ag o ny—!
Far more pain ful than yours,
When you know she would go with you,
If there on ly were doors.
Ag o ny!
Oh, the tor ture they teach!
What’s as in tri guing— Or half so fa ti guing— As what’s out of reach?
Am I not sen si tive, clev er, Well man nered, con sid er ate, Pas sion ate, charm ing, As kind as I’m hand some, And heir to a throne?
You are ev ’ry thing maid ens could wish for!
Then why no—?
Do I know?
The girl must be mad!
You know noth ing of mad ness
Till you’re climb ing her hair And you see her up there As you’re near ing her, All the while hear ing her “Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah—” Ag o ny!
Mis er y!
Woe!
Though it’s dif f’rent for each.
Al ways ten steps be hind Al ways ten feet be low— And she’s just out of reach.
Ag o ny!
That can cut like a knife!
I must have her to wife.
Agony (Film Version) — Simple Sheet Music
"Agony (Film Version)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Agony (Film Version)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Agony (Film Version)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Agony (Film Version)" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
- Agony (Film Version) is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Agony (Film Version)"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Agony (Film Version)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Agony (Film Version)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Agony (Film Version)"?
- "Agony (Film Version)" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
- Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Any Moment - Part I", "Anyone Can Whistle". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Agony (Film Version)". Key of Ab, 78 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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