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How to Play "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" by Urinetown (Musical) on Piano

Urinetown (Musical) · 181 bars

  • C minor
  • 2/4
  • 80 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Verse 2
  4. Verse 3
  5. Verse 4
  6. Instrumental
  7. Verse 5
  8. Instrumental
  9. Verse 6
  10. Ending
  11. Whole song
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Verse 1, part 1 · bars 5 to 10

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  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

C minor

3 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab

CDEbFGAbBb

The C natural minor scale

Time signature

2/4

2 beats in every bar, at 80 BPM

The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

The chords you play

The song uses 18 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Octaves

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly octaves, about one a beat.

Range C1 to G5Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about two a beat.

Range C4 to G5Part by part

How to practice "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE"

Learn "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 37 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

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  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

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  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" on the piano?

Learn "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 37 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" in?

"IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" is in C minor, which has 3 flats: Bb, Eb and Ab. The C minor scale is C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab and Bb.

The C natural minor scale

What are the chords in "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE"?

The sheet music uses 18 chords: Cm, Fm, G, Fm7, Bb9, Ebmaj7, Abmaj7, Dm7, Dm, D7, G7, Ab, Bbm7, C5, C7sus, F and 2 more.

What does the left hand play in "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly octaves, about one a beat, from C1 to G5. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE"?

"IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" plays at 80 BPM in 2/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need. The tempo changes during the song; this is its main tempo.

Is "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from C4 up to G5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO PEE"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

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