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Comedy Tonight

Stephen Sondheim · Key of G · Easy

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Comedy Tonight — Piano Lead Sheet

About “Comedy Tonight”

"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, 240 BPM.

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Lyrics

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

(G)Some thing ap (C)peal (D)ing, (G)some thing ap (C)pall (D)ing, (G)some thing for (C)ev ’ry one, a (F)com e dy (CN.C.)to night!

(G)Noth ing with (C)kings, (B)noth ing with crowns; (F)bring on the lov (G)ers, (Am)li ars and (C)clowns!

(G)Old sit u (C)a (D)tions, (G)new com pli (C)ca (D)tions, (G)noth ing por ten tous on po (Bbm7)lite;

(Am7)trag e dy to mor row, (Am7)com e dy (D7)to (G)night!

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

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

(G)Noth ing of (C)gods, (B)noth ing of fate, (F)weight y af fairs (G)will (Am)just have to (C)wait!

(G)Noth ing that’s (C)for (D)mal, (G)noth ing that’s (C)nor (D)mal, (G)no re ci ta tions to re (Bbm7)cite;

(Am7)o pen up the cur tain, (Am7)com e dy (D7)to (G)night!

(G)night!

Practice tip

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

Questions about this song (9)
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 240 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 240 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.
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