Comedy Tonight

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

(G)Some thing fa mil (D)iar, (G)some thing pe (D7)cu liar, (G)some thing for ev ’ry one, a (F)com e dy to (D7)night!

(G)Some thing ap peal (D)ing, (G)some thing ap (D7)pal ling, (G)some thing for ev ’ry one, a (F)com e dy to (D7)night!

(G)Noth ing with (D)kings, (Bsus)noth ing with (B)crowns.

(F)Bring on the lov ers, (Am)li ars (B)and (C)clowns!

(G)Old sit u a (D)tions, (G)new com pli (D7)ca tions, (G)noth ing por ten tious (G)or po (Eb11)lite.

(A7sus)Trag e dy to (Bm7)mor row, (Cmaj9)com e dy (D7)to (G)night!

(G)Some thing con vul (D)sive, (G)some thing re (D7)pul sive, (G)some thing for ev ’ry one, a (F)com e dy to (D7)night!

(G)Some thing es thet (D)ic, (G)some thing fre (D7)net ic, (G)some thing for ev ’ry one, a (F)com e dy to (D7)night!

(G)Noth ing of (D)gods, (Bsus)noth ing of (B)fate.

(F)Weight y af fairs will (Am)just have (B)to (C)wait.

(G)Noth ing that’s for (D)mal, (G)noth ing that’s (D7)nor mal, (G)no re ci ta tions (G)to re (Eb11)cite.

(A7sus)O pen up the (Bm7)cur tain, (Cmaj9)com e dy (D7)to (G)night!

(Cmaj9)com e dy to (G)night!

Comedy Tonight β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Comedy Tonight" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 264 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œComedy Tonight”

Why does "Comedy Tonight" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Comedy Tonight".
What key is "Comedy Tonight" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Comedy Tonight is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Comedy Tonight"?
The arrangement plays at 264 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Comedy Tonight" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Comedy Tonight"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Comedy Tonight"?
"Comedy Tonight" 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", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Comedy Tonight"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Comedy Tonight".
Can I see all the notes in "Comedy Tonight"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 264 BPM.