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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Comedy Tonight" by Stephen Sondheim in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Comedy Tonight" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Comedy Tonight" with hands-separate practice in G at 264 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Comedy Tonight"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Comedy Tonight" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Comedy Tonight"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Comedy Tonight" is in the key of G at 264 BPM.