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The thea ter’s so ob sessed with (Am7)dra mas so de (D7)pressed, it’s (Cmaj7)hard to (Bm7)sell a (A#dim7)tick et (D9)on Broad (G6)way.
(Am7)Shows should be more (D7)pret ty, (Bm7)shows should be more (E7)wit ty, (A7sus)shows should be more...
(A7)what’s the word...
Gay?
Exactly!
No mat ter (G)what
(Gmaj9)you
(G6)do on the (Gmaj7)stage
keep it (G6)light,
keep it (Gdim7)bright,
keep it (Am7)gay.
Wheth er it’s (Am)mur
(E)der,
(Am7)may hem or (D)rage,
don’t com (Am7)plain,
it’s a (D9)pain,
keep it (G6)gay.
(B)Peo ple want (E7)laugh ter when (Am)they see a show,
the (Em7)last thing they’re (A7)af ter’s a (C#7)lit an y of (D7)woe.
A hap py (G6)end
(Gmaj9)ing
will (G)pep up (F9)your (E7)play.
(Am7)Oed i pus won’t (D)bomb
if he (G6)winds (F#)up (F7)with (E7)mom.
Keep it (Am7)gay!
Keep it (D)gay!
Keep it (G6)gay!
If at the (Bbmaj9)end
you
(Bbmaj7)want them to cheer, keep it (Bbdim7)gay, keep it gay, keep it (Cm)gay!
(G7)Wheth er it’s (Cm(maj7))Ham
let, O (F7)thel lo or Lear, keep it (Cm7)gay, keep it (F7)gay, keep it (Bb6)gay!
(G7)Com ed y’s joy ous, a (Cm)con stant de light.
(Gm7)Dra mas an noy us, and ru in our night.
So keep your (Bb)Strind
bergs and (Bb)Ib sens at (G7)bay.
Keep it (Cm7)gay!
gay!
gay!
gay!
(Cm9)gay!
gay!
(F13)gay!
(F)Keep it (Bb)gay!
Keep It Gay — Simple Sheet Music
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"Keep It Gay" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 90 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 “Keep It Gay”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Keep It Gay"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Keep It Gay" by Mel Brooks played in?
- Keep It Gay 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 "Keep It Gay"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Keep It Gay" 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 "Keep It Gay"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Keep It Gay"?
- "Keep It Gay" was originally performed by Mel Brooks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Mel Brooks can I play here?
- Try "Springtime For Hitler (from 'The Producers')", "Along Came Bialy", "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Keep It Gay". Key of G, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.