Stepsisters' Lament

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

(C)Why would a fel low want a (F)girl like (Dm)her, a (C)frail and fluf fy (G9)beau (G)ty?

(C)Why can’t a fel low ev er (F)once pre (Dm)fer a (C)sol id (G7)girl like (C)me?

She’s a froth y lit tle (Dm7)bub (G7)ble

with a (G7)flim sy kind of (C)charm.

And with ver y lit tle (Am7)trou ble

I could break her lit tle (Em)arm!

Oh, (C)why would a fel low want a (F)girl like (Dm)her, so (C)ob vious ly un (G9)u (G7)sual?

(C)Why can’t a fel low ev er (F)once pre (Dm7)fer a (C)u sual (G7)girl like (C)me?

Her (F)cheeks are a pret ty shade of (C)pink,

but (F)not an y pink er than a (C)rose is.

Her (F)skin may be del i cate and (C)soft,

but (Am)not an y (D)soft er than a (G7)doe’s is.

(C)Her (F)neck is no whit er than a (C)swan’s,

she’s (F)on ly as dain ty as a (C)dais y.

She’s (F)on ly as grace ful as a (C)bird,

so (Am)why is the (D)fel low go ing (G7)doe’s is.

(C)Her (G7)cra zy?

Oh, (C)why would a fel low want a (F)girl like (Dm7)her, a (C)girl who’s mere ly (G9)love (G7)ly?

(C)Why can’t a fel low ev er (F)once pre (Dm7)fer a (C)girl who’s (G7)mere ly (C)me?

(C)me?

What’s the mat ter with the (Dm)man?

What’s the mat ter with the (G7)man?

What’s the mat ter with the (C)man?

Stepsisters' Lament — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Stepsisters' Lament" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 BPM.

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

About “Stepsisters' Lament

What key is "Stepsisters' Lament" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
Stepsisters' Lament 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 "Stepsisters' Lament"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stepsisters' Lament" 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 "Stepsisters' Lament"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stepsisters' Lament"?
"Stepsisters' Lament" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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