Every Day of the Week Is a Saturday (from Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree): Piano/Vocal/Chords
Highlights from 6 Classic Nunsense Musicals
Music and lyrics by Dan Goggin
Item: 00-PS-0016102
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Titles: A Long, Long Way * A Love Like This * All I Want for Christmas * The Christmas Box * The Delta Queen * Double or Nothin' * Every Day of the Week Is a Saturday * Growing Up Catholic * Holier Than Thou * I Am Here to Stay * I Could've Gone to Nashville * I Just Want to Be a Star * I Left Him There * I'll Find a Song to Sing * If I Were a Catholic * Life Is a Game of Chance * My Fat Is My Fortune * No One Cared Like You * Nunsense Is Habit-Forming * Play a Country Enut * Santa Ain't Comin' to Our House * Say It in Yiddish * What Would Elvis Do?.
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About the Composer: Dan Goggin
Dan Goggin is a composer and lyricist best known for creating the Nunsense franchise, which debuted off-Broadway in 1985 and became one of the longest-running musical comedies in theater history. His gift for blending humor, heart, and singable melodies has made Nunsense a staple of community theater, school productions, and professional stages for nearly four decades. Goggin's ability to craft comedic songs that work equally well for skilled performers and enthusiastic amateurs has earned him a devoted following among music directors seeking repertoire that entertains both cast and audience.
Why we love this
This song captures everything that makes Nunsense irresistible: clever wordplay, infectious melody, and the kind of humor that lands with audiences of all ages. The straightforward piano/vocal arrangement makes it accessible for rehearsal and performance without sacrificing the comedic timing and character work that sell the joke. Including it in a program signals that you're offering genuine entertainment, not just a polished recital.
What to expect
Cheeky and conversational, with a country-western spirit that's more playful than earnest. The melody sits comfortably in a singer's range and invites personality; it's the kind of song where a well-timed pause or raised eyebrow matters as much as the notes themselves.
Who it's for
Singers performing solo or as part of a Nunsense production, music directors building variety into cabaret shows or concert programs, and pianists accompanying performers in musical theater contexts. Anyone programming comedy songs that require strong comedic delivery alongside solid musicianship will find this immediately useful.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the lyrical setup as seriously as the punchline; the contrast between the earnest melody and absurd premise is what makes the song work.
- Coordinate with your pianist on tempo and dynamics to land the comedic beats; rushing through the song undercuts the timing.
- Lean into the character's personality when singing; this isn't a song to deliver neutrally from center stage.
How to use it
This works beautifully in a cabaret or variety show format where humor balances dramatic material. It's equally at home as part of a full Nunsense production or as a standalone selection that adds levity to a mixed concert program.
Skills your students will build
- Comic timing and rhythmic phrasing in vocal delivery
- Coordinating accompaniment with lyrical intent
- Character work in comedic song performance
- Sight-reading and interpreting chord symbols for pianists