No Good Deed

by Stephen Schwartz
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(Bb)No good deed goes un (Dm7)pun ished

No act of (Bb)char i ty goes (F)un re sent ed (Bb)No good deed goes un (Fmaj7)pun ished That’s my new (Bm7)creed.

My road of (F)good in ten tions (G)led where such roads (C)al ways (F)lead.

(Bb)No good deed

goes un (Bb)pun ished...

(G)Nes sa...

Doc tor (G)Dil la mond...

Fi (Fmaj7)ye ro...

Fi (Bm)ye ro!!

One ques tion (Gsus2)haunts and hurts, too much, too much to men tion: Was I real ly (Gsus2)seek ing good or just seek ing at (Bb)ten (A)tion?

Is that all (Bb)good deeds are when (C7sus)looked at with an (F)ice cold (Bb)eye?

If that’s all (Cb)good deeds are, may be that’s the rea son (G5)why...

(Bb)No good deed goes un (Dm7)pun ished

All help ful (Bb)urg es should be (F)cir cum vent ed (B)No good deed goes un (D#m7)pun ished

Sure, I meant (B)well.

Well, look at (Am(maj7))what well meant did...

All right, e nough, so be it!

So be it (G)then...

Let all of Oz be a greed: I’m wick ed through and (Dm)through; since I can (Bbsus2)not suc ceed, Fi ye ro, sav ing (Db)you, I prom ise no good deed will I at tempt to do a (Cm7)gain,

ev er a (Gb)gain...

(Bb)No good (Ab)deed (D)will I (G5)do

a (Bb)gain!

No Good Deed — Simple Sheet Music

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"No Good Deed" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “No Good Deed”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "No Good Deed"?
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 "No Good Deed" by Stephen Schwartz played in?
No Good Deed is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "No Good Deed"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "No Good Deed" 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 "No Good Deed"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "No Good Deed"?
"No Good Deed" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". 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 "No Good Deed". Key of C, 120 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.