No Good Deed

by Stephen Schwartz
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Lyrics

(Cm)No good (Bb)deed goes un (F)pun ished,

no act of (Bb)char i ty goes (Abm(maj7))un re (F)sent ed.

(Cm)No good (Bb)deed goes un (F)pun ished, that’s my new (Em7)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 (Cm)pun ished...

(Am7)Nes sa...

Doc tor (Am)Dil la mond...

Fi (Fmaj7)ye

ro...

Fi (Bm)ye ro!!

One ques tion (Gsus2)haunts and hurts too much, (D)too much to men tion: (Bm)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...

(Cm)No good (Bb)deed goes un (F)pun ished,

all help ful (Bb)urg es should be (Abm(maj7))cir cum (F)vent ed.

(C#m)No good (B)deed goes un (F#)pun ished.

Sure, I meant (B)well, well look at (Am(maj7))what well meant did...

All right, e (C)nough, so be it!!

So be it (G)then...

Let all of (Gsus2)Oz be a greed: I’m wick ed through and (Dm)through; since I can (Bbsus2)not suc ceed, Fi ye ro, sav ing (Fm)you, I prom ise (Db)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 (Cm)gain!

No Good Deed — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "No Good Deed" by Stephen Schwartz: 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “No Good Deed”

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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "No Good Deed" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 there a karaoke version of "No Good Deed" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "No Good Deed" by Stephen Schwartz. 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 "No Good Deed" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "No Good Deed" 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.