Timeless To Me (From Hairspray)

by Marc Shaiman

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(F)Styles keep a chang in’.

The (G#dim7)world’s re ar rang in’, but (Gm7)Ed na, you’re time less to me.

Hem lines are short er.

A (C9)beer costs a quar ter, but (F6)time can not take what comes free.

(Cm7)You’re like a stink y old (F9)cheese, babe, All a (Bb6)just get tin’ rip er with age.

And Ed So (Dm7)You’re like a fa tal dis y (G9)ease, babe.

But (Gm7)there’s no cure, so let this (C#)fe ver (C7)rage.

(F)Some folks can’t stand it, say (G#dim7)time is a ban dit, but (Gm7)I take the op po site view.

’Cause when (E)I need a lift,

time (A7)I brings a gift; an (C#m7)oth er day with (F7)you.

A (Bb6)twist or a waltz, That Chub it’s (Bdim7)all the same schmaltz with just a (E)change in the sce ner al (Eb)y.

You’ll nev er (Gm7)be old hat.

That’s hoo that!

You’re time less to (F6)me.

(F)Fads keep a fad in’.

The (G#dim7)Cas tro’s in vad ing!

But (Gm7)Wil bur, you’re time less to me.

Hair dos are high er.

Mine (C9)feels like barbed wi re, but (F6)you say I’m chic as can be!

(Cm7)You’re like a rare vin tage (F9)Rip ple, All you (Bb6)vin tage they’ll nev er for get.

And Ed na (Dm7)pour me a teen y ween and (G9)tri ple and (Gm7)we can toast the fact we (C#)ain’t dead (C7)yet!

(F)I can’t stop eat ing!

Your (G#dim7)hair line’s re ced ing.

but (Gm7)Soon there’ll be noth ing at all.

’Cause So, (E)you’ll wear a wig while (A7)I roast a pig.

Hey!

(C#m7)Pass that Ge ri (F7)tol!

Glenn (Bb6)Mil ler had class.

That Chub by (Bdim7)Check er’s a gas with but they (E)all pass e ven tu al (Eb)ly.

You’ll nev er (Gm7)be pas sé.

Hip hoo ray!

You’re time less to (F6)me.

(F6)me.

(Gm7)fat and old, but ba by, (Eb)bor ing you (D13)ain’t!

(G6)Some folks don’t get it, but (Eb7)we nev er fret it ’cause (Am7)we know that time is our friend.

And (F#)it’s plain to see that (B7)you’re stuck with me un (Ebm7)til the bit ter (Dm7)end.

(G9)And (C6)we got a kid who’s (C#dim7)blow in’ the lid off the (F#)Turn blad fam ’ly (F)tree.

You’ll al ways (Am7)hit the spot, (Bb)big (Am7)shot!

You’re time less to (G6)me.

You’ll al ways (Am7)be du jour, (Bb)mon a mour.

You’re time less to (G6)me.

You’ll al ways (Dm7)be first string.

(Bb9)Ring a ding (D9)ding!

You’re time less to (G6)me.

You’re time less to (G6)me.

You’re time less to (G6)me.

You’re time less to (G)me.

Timeless To Me (From Hairspray) by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Timeless To Me (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 Bb at 100 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 "Timeless To Me (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 "Timeless To Me (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.