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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Comedy Tonight" by Stephen Sondheim: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 264 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 “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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Comedy Tonight"?
- Yes — 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 there a karaoke version of "Comedy Tonight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Comedy Tonight" by Stephen Sondheim. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Comedy Tonight" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Comedy Tonight" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.