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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Comedy Tonight" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Comedy Tonight" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Comedy Tonight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Comedy Tonight"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Comedy Tonight" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Comedy Tonight"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Comedy Tonight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.