It Takes Two (From Hairspray)

by Marc Shaiman

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Lyrics

They say it’s a man’s a world.

Well, that (B)can not be de nied.

But what good’s a man’s per, world with out a (A7)wom an by his side?

And so I will (B)wait un til that (Em)mo ment you de (Cm)cide

Tell that (G)I’m your man and (C)you’re my girl, that (G)I’m the sea and (C)you’re the pearl.

It takes (G)two, ba by, it (Bm)takes (Am)two.

A king ain’t a king a with out the (B)pow’r be hind the throne.

A prince is a pau er, babe, with out a (A7)chick to call his own.

So please, dar ling, (B)choose me.

I don’t (Em)wan na rule a (Cm)lone.

Tell me (G)I’m your king and (C)you’re my queen, that (G)no one else can (C)come be tween.

It takes (G)two, ba by, it (Bm)takes (Am)two.

(Am)two.

(C7)Lan ce lot had Guin e vere.

Miss us (G7)Claus had old Saint Nick.

(C7)Ro me o had Ju li et, and (G7)Liz, well, she has her Dick.

They (C7)say it takes two to tan go, but that (G)tan go’s child’s (Em)play.

So (A7)take me (G9)to the (A)dance floor, and we’ll (D7)twist the (Em7)night a (Fm6)way.

(G)I’m the sand and (C)you’re the tide.

I’ll (G)be the groom if you’ll (C)be my bride.

It takes (G)two, ba by, it (Bm)takes (A9)two, ba by,

It

takes (G)two.

It Takes Two (From Hairspray) by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Takes Two (From Hairspray)” 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 G at 120 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 "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" 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 "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)"?
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.