What key is "Broadway Baby" in?

"Broadway Baby" by Stephen Sondheim is in the key of C with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Broadway Baby" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Broadway Baby" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Broadway Baby" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?

Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m just a (C)Broad way (C6)ba by,

(Dm9)walk ing off my (G11)tir ed feet,

(Dm7)pound ing For ty (G11)Sec ond Street

to (G9)be in a (Ab)show.

(C)Broad way (C6)ba by,

(Dm9)learn ing how to (G11)sing and dance,

(Dm7)wait ing for that (G11)one big chance

to (G9)be in a (Ab7)show.

(B)Gee, I’d like to be on some mar quee,

all twink ling (F#)a lights, (F#)a (A)spark to pierce the dark from Bat t’ry Park

to Wash ing ton Heights.

(C)Some day (C6)may be

(Dm9)all my dreams will (G11)be re paid.

Heck, I’d (D7)e ven (Db7)play the maid to (F7)be in (G7)a (Ab)show.

(F7)Say.

Mis ter Pro duc er,

(C9)some girls get the breaks.

(G)Just give me my cue, sir.

(D)I’ve got what it takes.

(A7)Say, Mis ter Pro duc er,

(B7)I’m talk in’ to you, sir.

(C#7)I don’t need a lot, (D#7)on ly what I got, (D7)plus a tube of grease paint and a fol low spot!

I’m a I can (D7)get to (Db7)strut my stuff,

(Ab7)work ing for a nice man like a Zieg feld or a Weis mann in a (D)big time (G13)Broad way (C)show!

Broadway Baby by Stephen Sondheim

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Broadway Baby”

What key is "Broadway Baby" in?: "Broadway Baby" by Stephen Sondheim is in the key of C with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Broadway Baby" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Broadway Baby" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Broadway Baby" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?: Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.