The Flesh Failures (Let The Sunshine In) (From 'Hair')

· by Galt MacDermot

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Lyrics

We (Bm)starve, look

at one an oth er, short of breath web walk si tar.

ing proud ly in our win ter (A)coats.

in Wear you.

ing our smells lives, I from la fa b’ra shion to my ries (Bm)fac ing a dy ing na (D)tion films in space.

of (Bm)mov ing pa tells per fan (F#)se ta sy.

Lis t’ning for the new told lies (Bm)- thing,

with su (G)preme vi sions of (D)lone ly tunes.

(Bm)Some where,

in side some thing there is a rush web of si tar.

great ness.

Who knows what stands in (A)front in of you.

ing Ans smells wer for from la Tim b’ra shion to o ries thy (Bm)fu ture a dy on dear (D)tion films ie.

space.

of (Bm)Si lence pa tells me fan (F#)se cret ly

ev t’ning for the new told ’ry (Bm)- thing,

with su (G)ev vi sions ’ry (D)thing.

ly tunes.

(Bm)Man

ches ter, Eng

land Eng land.

Man ches ter, Eng land Eng land,

a cross the At lan tic Sea.

And (Em)I’m a ge nius, ge nius, I be (F#)lieve in God

and I be lieve that God be lieves in Claude, that’s (F#)me.

That’s me.

That’s (Bm)me.

(Bm)Let

the sun shine,

let

the sun shine in, the (G)sun

shine (D)in.

(Bm)Let

the sun shine,

let

the sun shine in, the (G)sun

shine (D)in.

The Flesh Failures (Let The Sunshine In) (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Flesh Failures (Let The Sunshine In) (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 B at 106 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 "The Flesh Failures (Let The Sunshine In) (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 "The Flesh Failures (Let The Sunshine In) (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.