Good Morning Starshine (From 'Hair')

· by Galt MacDermot

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Good Morning Starshine (from 'Hair')

Galt MacDermot110 BPM

Lyrics

Good morn ing, (Bb)star shine.

(C)The earth says “hel (Bb)lo.”

You (C)twin kle a (Bb)bove us,

we (C)twin kle be (F)low.

Good morn ing, (Bb)star shine.

(C)You lead us a (Bb)long.

My (A)love and (Dm)me, as we (Bb)sing

our (G7)ear ly morn ing (F)sing ing song.

Glid dy, gloop, gloo py, nib by, nob by, noo by, la, (C)la, la, lo, lo.

Sab ba sib by sab ba, noo by, ab ba, dab ba, (F)lee, lee, lo, lo.

(Bb)Doo by, oo by, (A)wal la, doo by, ab ba, (Gm)dab ba, (F)ear ly morn ing (C)sing ing song.

(CN.C.)Good morn ing, (Bb)star shine.

(C)The earth says “hel (Bb)lo.”

You (C)twin kle a (Bb)bove us,

we (C)twin kle be (F)low.

Good morn ing, (Bb)star shine.

(C)You lead us a (Bb)long.

My (A)love and (Dm)me, as we (Bb)sing

our (G7)ear ly morn ing (F)sing ing song.

Glid dy, gloop, gloo py, nib by, nob by, noo by, la, (C)la, la, lo, lo.

Sab ba sib by sab ba, noo by, ab ba, dab ba, (F)lee, lee, lo, lo.

(Bb)Doo by, oo by, (A)wal la, doo by, ab ba, (Gm)dab ba, (F)ear ly morn ing (C)sing ing song.

(CN.C.)Good morn ing,

Sing ing a song, hum ming a song, (C)sing ing a song.

(C7)Lov ing a song, laugh ing a song, sing ing a song.

(Bb)Sing a (A)song, (Dm)song a (Gm)sing.

(F)Song, song, (Dm)song, sing, sing, (C)sing, sing, song.

(F)Song, song, (Dm)song, sing, sing, (C)sing, sing, song.

(Gm)Ear ly morn ing (C)sing ing song.

Good Morning Starshine (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Morning Starshine (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 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 Starshine (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 "Good Morning Starshine (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.