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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Comedy Tonight" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 “Comedy Tonight”

Where are the chord symbols for "Comedy Tonight" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Comedy Tonight" is in G.
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.
Does "Comedy Tonight" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Comedy Tonight" is in the key of G at 264 BPM.
What chords are in "Comedy Tonight"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.