Pretty Women

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

Pret ty wom en...

(Gm9(maj7))fas cin at ing...

(Gmaj9)sip ping cof fee,

(Em11)danc

(E)ing...

(Am9)Pret ty wom en

(D7sus)are a won der.

(G)Pret ty wom en!

(Bm9)Sit ting in the

(Cmaj13)win dow or (Bm9)stand ing on the

(Fmaj13)stair,

(Cmaj9)some thing in them

cheers

the (Dmaj7)air.

(Gmaj9)Pret ty wom en, at their mir rors, in their gar den, (Gm9(maj7))let ter writ ing, flow er pick ing, weath er watch ing, (Gmaj9)how they make

a (Bm7)man

(G7)sing!

(Am9)Proof of heav en

(D7sus)as you’re liv ing,

(G)pret ty wom en!

Yes, pret ty wom en!

Here’s to pret ty wom en, pret ty wom en, pret ty wom en, pret ty wom en!

Pretty Women β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Pretty Women" by Stephen Sondheim in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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

About β€œPretty Women”

Can I learn "Pretty Women" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Pretty Women" with hands-separate practice in G at 144 BPM.
What key is "Pretty Women" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Pretty Women 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 "Pretty Women"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pretty Women" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Pretty Women"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pretty Women"?
"Pretty Women" 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Pretty Women"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Pretty Women" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Pretty Women"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Pretty Women" is in the key of G at 144 BPM.