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Mister Cladwell

· by Urinetown (Musical)

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Lyrics

I saw (Gb6)gray skies, for (F)bod ing and (F7)cold!

I saw (Gb6)gray skies and (Dbm7)made them rain (Gb9)gold!

Now those (Cb6)skies aren’t so (Cbm)bleak to be hold!

They’re still (Gb)gray, but they (A9)pay for your (Abm7)sal ’ries ten (Db7sus)fold!

I took (Gb6)this town that (F)for mer ly (F7)stank,

I took (Gb6)this town and (Dbm7)made it smell (Gb9)swank!

I made (Cb6)flush ing mean (Cbm)flush at the bank!

I’m the (Gb)man with the (A9)plan, and so (Abm7)right!

It’s not (Db7sus)wrong!

(Dmaj7)whom should you (Db7sus)thank?

(Db9)Whom?

Mis ter (Gb6)Clad well,

we’re so (Db9)thank ful

for that (Gb6)bank ful of (Cm7)dough!

(A)You’re a (Abm7)tor e a dor,

and

it’s (Bbm7)cash that you gore!

Could

we (Gb)hope for much more?

We real ly (Cb)doubt (Db13)it!

You may be right there!

Mis ter Clad well,

you’ve got (Db9)rich es,

which is just what we (Cm7)need!

(A)We say (Abm7)hail to you, the duke of the duc ats!

(Bb)I can bring in bucks by the buck ets!

(Ebm7)You’re the mas ter, you’re mak ing mon ey!

(Gb)Fast er still (Fm)than bees mak ing (Fm)hon ey!

You’re

(Db7)Mis

ter

(Dm)Clad well!

(Ebm7)won der ful guy!

We sim ply (Cb)love (Db13)you!

You’re mak ing me blush now!

Mis ter Clad well,

you’re so god ly,

odd ly per fect and (Cm7)right!

(A)You are (Abm7)con ti nen tal, yet un pre ten tious!

(Bb7)Fan cy free, yet so con sci en tious!

(Ebm7)Wise but trend y, tough as a moun tain!

(Gb)Good ness (Fm)flows from you like a (Fm)foun tain!

You’re (Db7)Mis ter,

you’re Mis ter (Dm)Clad (Gb6)well!

Mister Cladwell by Urinetown (Musical) — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mister Cladwell” by Urinetown (Musical) 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 Cb 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 "Mister Cladwell" 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 "Mister Cladwell"?: 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 "Mister Cladwell" use?: Just 28 chords: A7, A9, Ab7, Abm7, Am7, B7, Bb7, Bbm7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Urinetown (Musical) songs work for kids?: Try "ACT ONE FINALE", "RUN, FREEDOM, RUN!", "DON'T BE THE BUNNY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.