Is "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 "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.

How many chords does "Hair" use?

Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, Dm, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other James Rado songs work for kids?

Try "GOOD MORNING STARSHINE", "Good Morning Starshine". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Hair

· by James Rado

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Lyrics

She asks me (Abmaj7)why,

(Cm)I’m just a (Eb)hair y guy.

(Cm)I’m hair y (Ab)noon and night, (Cm)Hair that’s a (Eb)fright.

(Gm)I’m hair y (Eb)high and low, (Gm)Don’t ask me (Bb)why, don’t know.

(Gm)It’s not for (Eb)lack of bread, (Gm)Like the Grate ful (Bb)Dead.

Dar lin’, (Cm)give me a head with (Ab)hair, (Cm)Long beau ti ful (Eb)hair, (Cm)Shin ing, (Ab)gleam ing, (Cm)steam ing, flax en, (Eb)wax en, (Gm)Give me down to (Eb)there hair, (Gm)Shoul der length or (Bb)long er, (Gm)Here, ba by, there, (Eb)mom ma, (Gm)ev ’ry where, (Bb7)dad dy, dad dy.

(Cm)Hair, hair, (Ab)hair, hair, hair, (Cm)hair, hair, hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can (Bb7)grow it, my (Eb)hair.

Let it (Cm)fly in the (Ab)breeze and get (Cm)caught in the (Eb)trees, Give a (Cm)home to the (Ab)fleas in my (Cm)hair,

A (Gm)home for (Eb)fleas, (yeah) a (Gm)hive for (Bb)bees, (yeah) a (Gm)nest for birds, There (Eb)ain’t no words for the (Gm)beau ty, the splen dor, the (Bb7)won der of my (Cm)Hair, hair, (Ab)hair, hair, hair, (Cm)hair, hair hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can (Bb11)grow it, (Bb7)my (Eb)hair.

I want it (Dm)long, straight, (G7)curl y, fuz zy, (Dm)snag gy, shag gy, (G7)rat ty, mat ty, (Gm)oil y, greas y, (Cm)fleec y, shin ing, (Gm)gleam ing, steam ing, (Cm)flax en, wax en, (Cm7)knot ted, pol ka (F7)dot ted, (Cm7)Twist ed, bead ed, (F7)braid ed, (Cm)pow dered, flow ered (F7)and con fet tied, (Cm)ban gled, tan gled, (F7)span gled and spa (Bb7)ghet tied.

They’ll be (Cm)ga ga at the (Ab)go go when they (Cm)see me in my (Eb)to ga, My (Cm)to ga made of (Ab)blond, bril liant (Cm)ined, bib li cal (Eb)hair.

My (Gm)hair like Je sus (Eb)wore it, Hal le (Gm)lu jah, I a (Bb)dore it, Hal le (Gm)lu jah; Mar y (Eb)loved her son, (Gm)why don’t my (Bb7)moth er love me?

(Cm)Hair, hair, (Ab)hair, hair, hair, (Cm)hair, hair, hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can (Bb7)grow it, my (Eb)hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can (Bb11)grow it, (Bb7)my (Eb)hair.

Hair by James Rado — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hair” by James Rado 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 Ab at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "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 "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.
How many chords does "Hair" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, Dm, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Rado songs work for kids?: Try "GOOD MORNING STARSHINE", "Good Morning Starshine". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.