What key is "Cabaret" in?

"Cabaret" by Kander & Ebb is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Cabaret" 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 "Cabaret" 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 "Cabaret" on piano?

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

What other songs by Kander & Ebb can I play here?

Try "CABARET", "And All That Jazz", "Cabaret". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)What good is (G7)sit ting a (C)lone in your (G)room?

(C)Come hear the (G)mu sic (C7)play.

(F)Life is a (F#dim)cab a (Em7)ret, old (A7)chum,

(Dm7)come to the (G7)cab a (C)ret.

(C)Put down the (G7)knit ting, the (C)book and the (G)broom.

(C)Time for a (G)hol i (C7)day.

(F)Life is a (F#dim)cab a (Em7)ret, old (A7)chum,

(Dm7)come to the (G7)cab a (C)ret.

(C)ret.

Come taste the (Fm)wine,

come hear the (C)band.

Come blow a (Am)horn, start (A)cel e (D7)brat ing: (G7)Right this way your ta ble’s wait ing.

(C)No use per (G7)mit ting some (C)proph et of (G)doom

to (C)wipe ev ’ry smile (F#dim)a (Gm7)way.

(F)Life is a (F#dim)cab a (Em7)ret, old chum,

(Dm7)on ly a (D#dim)cab a (Em7)ret, old chum,

and (Dm7)I love

a (F)cab

(Fm)a

(C)ret!

Cabaret by Kander & Ebb

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cabaret”

What key is "Cabaret" in?: "Cabaret" by Kander & Ebb is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cabaret" 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 "Cabaret" 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 "Cabaret" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Kander & Ebb can I play here?: Try "CABARET", "And All That Jazz", "Cabaret". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.