Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')

by Nacio Herb Brown
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Lyrics

Make ’em (Eb6)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb)laugh!

Don’t you know ev ’ry one wants to (Eb6)laugh?

My (Bb)dad said “Be “Go an and (Bb69)ac tor, my son,

but (Cm)be a (Fm)co mi cal one.” They’ll be (Eb6)stand ing in (Eb)lines for those old hon ky tonk mon key (Ab)shines.

Now you could stu dy (Adim7)Shakes peare and be (Eb)quite cer e lite.

And (Ab)you can charm the (Adim7)cri tics and have (Eb)noth in’ to eat.

Just (Ab)slip on a ba (Adim7)na na peel, the (Gm)world’s at your feet.

Make ’em (Fm)laugh!

Make ’em (Bb)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb6)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb)laugh!

Don’t you know ev ’ry one wants to (Eb6)laugh?

My (Bb)grand pa said “Go out and (Bb69)tell ’em a joke

but (Cm)give it (Fm)plen ty of hoke.” Make ’em (Eb6)roar!

Make ’em (Eb)scream!

Take a fall, butt a wall, split a (Ab)seam.

You start off by pre (Adim7)tend ing you’re a (Eb)dan cer with grace.

You (Ab)wig gle till they’re (Adim7)gig gl ing all (Eb)o ver the place.

And (Ab)then you get a (Adim7)great big cus tard (Gm)pie in the face.

Make ’em (Fm)laugh!

Make ’em (Bb)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb)laugh!

Make ’em (Fm)laugh!

Make ’em (Bb)laugh!

Make ’em (Eb)laugh!

Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" by Nacio Herb Brown: 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 Eb, 160 BPM.

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

About “Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')”

What key is "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" by Nacio Herb Brown played in?
Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain') is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" 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 "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')"?
"Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" was originally performed by Nacio Herb Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Nacio Herb Brown can I play here?
Try "All I Do Is Dream Of You", "Beautiful Girl (from Singin' In The Rain)", "Broadway Melody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" by Nacio Herb Brown. 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 "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Make 'Em Laugh (From 'Singin' In The Rain')" 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.