Good Morning Baltimore

by Marc Shaiman

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Oh, oh, oh, (F)Woke up to day What (Bb)feel ing the way I (Dm)al (C)ways do.

Oh, oh, oh, (F)Hun gry for some thing that (B)I (G)can’t eat.

Then (A7)I hear the beat.

That (Dm)rhy thm of town starts (Db7)call ing me down.

They (F)It’s like a mes sage from (B)high (G)a bove.

Oh, oh, oh, (C)Pull ing me (F)out to the (Bb)smiles and the (Gm)streets that I (C)love.

(F)Good morn (C7)ing, (F)Bal ti more!

Ev ’ry day’s like an (Bb)o pen door.

Ev ’ry night is a (Fsus)fan (F)ta sy.

They Ev ’ry sound’s like a (F)sym (Csus)pho ny.

(F)Good morn (C7)ing, (Fsus)Bal (F)ti more!

And some day when I (Bb)take to the floor, the (Bbm)world’s gon na wake up and (F)see

Bal ti more and (F)me.

Oh, oh, oh, (F)Look at my hair.

What (Bb)“do” can com pare with (Dm)mine (C)to day?

Oh, oh, oh, (F)I’ve got my hair spray and (B)ra (G)di o.

I’m (A7)read y to go.

The (Dm)rats on the streets all (Db7)dance ’round my feet.

They (F)seem to say, “Tra cy, it’s (B)up (G)to you.”

So, oh, oh, (C)Don’t hold me (F)back ’cause to (Bb)day all my (Gm)dreams will come (C)true.

(F)Good morn (C7)ing, (F)Bal ti more!

There’s the flash er who (Bb)lives next door.

There’s the bum on his (Fsus)bar (F)room stool.

They wish me luck on my (F)way (Csus)to school.

(F)Good morn (C7)ing, (Fsus)Bal (F)ti more!

And some day when I (Bb)take to the floor, the (Bbm)world’s gon na wake up and (F)see

Bal ti more and (F)me.

(F)me.

I (Db)know ev ’ry step.

I (Ab)know ev ’ry song.

I (Bbm7)know there’s a place where (Bbm)I (Ab)be long.

I (Eb)see all those par ty lights (Bb)shin ing a head.

So (Cm7)some one in (Bb)vite me be (Csus)fore I drop dead!

So, oh, oh, (F)Give me a chance, ’cause when (Bb)I start to dance I’m a (Dm)mov ie star.

Oh, oh, oh, (F)Some thing in side of me (B)makes (G)me move when (A7)I hear the groove.

My (Dm)ma tells me, “No,” but my (Bbm)feet tell me, “Go.” (F)It’s like a drum mer in (B)side my (G)heart.

Oh, oh, oh, (C)Don’t make me (F)wait one more (Bb)mo ment for (Gm7)my life to (F)start.

(G)I love (D7)you, (Gsus)Bal (G)ti more!

Ev ’ry day’s like an (C)o pen door.

Ev ’ry night is a (Gsus)fan (G)ta sy.

Ev ’ry sound’s like a (G)sym (Dsus)pho ny.

And (G)I prom (D7)ise, (Gsus)Bal (G)ti more,

that some day when I (C)take to the floor, the (Cm)world’s gon na wake up and (G)see,

gon na wake up and (C)see

Bal ti more and (G)me.

Bal ti (D9)more and (G)me.

Bal ti more and (G)me!

Good Morning Baltimore by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Morning Baltimore” by Marc Shaiman 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 Bb at 130 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 "Good Morning Baltimore" 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 "Good Morning Baltimore"?
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 Marc Shaiman songs work for kids?
Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.