Is "Hair (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 "Hair (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')", "Air (from Hair)", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Hair (From 'Hair')

· by Galt MacDermot

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Lyrics

She asks me why,

I’m just a (Eb)hair y guy.

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

I’m hair y (Eb)high and low,

don’t ask me (Bb)why, don’t know.

It’s not for (Eb)lack of bread, (Gm)like

the Grate ful (Bb)Dead,

(Ab)darl (Bb)lin’.

(Ab)Give me a head with breeze hair, and get (Eb)long in beau ti ful hair.

Give a (Ab)Shin to ing, fleas gleam ing, my (Eb)stream ing, flax en, wax en.

A (Eb)Give me down to there, hair, a (Bb)shoul der length or long er.

A (Eb)Here for ba by, there there, no mom ma, the beau ev ’ry where, the dad dy, dad dy, (Ab)hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair.

Let it (Ab)Give me a head with breeze hair, and get (Eb)long in beau ti ful hair.

Give a (Ab)Shin to ing, fleas gleam ing, my (Eb)stream ing, flax en, wax en.

A (Eb)Give me down to there, hair, a (Bb)shoul der length or long er.

A (Eb)Here for ba by, there there, no mom ma, the beau ev ’ry where, the dad dy, dad dy, (Ab)hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my hair.

Let it hair.

I want it (G7)long, straight, curl y, fuz zy, (G7)snag gy, shag gy, rat ty, mat ty, (Cm)oil y, grea sy, flee cy, shin ing, (Cm)gleam ing, stream ing, flax en, wax en, (F7)knot ted, pol ka dot ted, (F7)twist ed, bead ed, braid ed, (F7)pow ered, flow ered and con fet tied, (F7)ban gled, tan gled, span gled and spa (Bb)ghet tied.

Oh (Eb)say, can (Bb)you (Eb)see my eyes?

(Cm)If (F7)you (Bb)can then my hair’s too (Eb)short.

(Ab)Down to here, down to there, (F)down to there, down to where it (Bb)stops by it self.

(Do do (CN.C.)do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do (Ab)do.) ga at the go go when they (Cm)see me in my (Eb)to ga, my (Ab)to ga made of blond, bril lian (Cm)tined, bi bli cal (Eb)hair.

My (Eb)hair like Je sus wore it, Hal le (Bb)lu jah I a dore it.

Hal le (Eb)lu jah Mar y loved her son, (Gm)why don’t my (Bb)moth er love me?

(Ab)Hair.

Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, my (Ab)Hair.

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

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

This page shows “Hair (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 F at 60 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 "Hair (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 "Hair (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')", "Air (from Hair)", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.