Frank Mills (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot

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Lyrics

(G)I met a boy called (D)Frank Mills

on Sep (Em)tem ber twelfth, right here

in front of the (G)Wa ver ley.

But un (Am)for tu nate ly

I lost his ad dress.

He was last seen with his (D)friend, a drum mer; he re (Em)sem bles George Har ri son of

The Bea tles, but (G)he wears his hair

(D)tied in a small bow at the (C)back.

I love him, but it em (C)ba ras ses me

to walk down the street with him.

He (Bm)lives in Brook lyn (F#)some where

and (A)wears this white crash (D)hel met.

He has (G)gold

chains on his (G7)lea ther jack et

and on the back are (G)writ ten the names

(Bm)‘Mar y’

and (Em)‘Mom’

and ‘Hell’s An gels’.

I would grate ful ly

ap pre ci ate it (Em)if you see him, (C)tell him

(G)I’m in the park with my (Am)girl friend.

And (D)please

tell him An ge la and I

don’t want the (Em)two

dol lars (C)back,

(D)just

(G)him.

Frank Mills (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Frank Mills (From 'Hair')” by Galt MacDermot in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 94 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Frank Mills (From 'Hair')" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Frank Mills (From 'Hair')"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Galt MacDermot songs work for kids?
Try "Air (from 'Hair')", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')", "Black Boys (from 'Hair')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.