Without Love (From Hairspray)

by Marc Shaiman

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(C)Once I was a self ish fool who (D7)nev er un der stood.

I (Fm6)nev er looked in side my self, though (C)on the out side, (Bb)I looked good!

(C)Then we met and you made me the (D7)man I am to day.

I (Fm)Tra cy, I’m in love with you no (Esus)mat ter what you (E)weigh!

’Cause (E7)with out (A)love life is like the (C#)sea sons with no sum mer.

With out (Dmaj7)love, life is rock ’n’ (Dm)roll with out a drum mer.

Tra cy, (A)I’ll be yours for ev er (G7)’cause I (F#7sus)nev er wan na (F#7)be with out (Bm7)love.

Tra cy, nev er set me (A)free.

No, I ain’t (D)ly in’.

Nev er set me (Bm7)free, Tra cy, no, no, (A)no.

(Esus)bang ing (E7)on my (A7)door that (A7)with out (D)love, life is like my dad with out his Bro mo.

With out (Gmaj7)love, life’s like mak ing out with Per ry Co mo.

Dar ling, (D)I’ll be yours for ev er ’cause I (B7sus)nev er wan na (B7)be with out (Em7)love.

So Dar ling, throw a way the (D)key.

I’m yours for ev (G)er.

Throw a way the key.

Yeah, yeah, (D)yeah!

(C)Liv ing in the ghet to, black is (D7)ev ’ry where ya go.

(Fm6)Who’d ’ve thought I’d love a girl with (C)skin as white as (Bb)win ter snow?

(C)In my i v’ry tow er life was (D7)just a Host ess snack.

But (Fm)now I’ve tast ed choc ’late and I’m (Esus)nev er go ing (E)back ’cause (E7)with out (A)love life is like a (C#)beat that you can’t fol low.

With out (Dmaj7)love, life is Dor is (Dm)Day at the A pol lo.

Dar ling, (A)I’ll be yours for ev er (G7)’cause I (F#7sus)nev er wan na (F#7)be with out (Bm7)love.

Dar ling, nev er set me (A)free.

I’m yours for (D)ev er.

Nev er set me (Bm7)free.

No, no, no, (A)no!

If you’re (C#7)locked up in this pris on, Trace, I (F#m)don’t know what I’ll (F#m)do.

(C#7)Link, I’ve got to break out so that (F#m)I can get my (F#m)hands on you.

(A#dim)And (Bm7)girl, if I can’t touch you now I’m (A)gon na lose con trol.

(D#dim7)Sea weed, you’re my black white knight.

I’ve (C#7sus)found my blue eyed soul.

Sweet (C#sus)free dom is our (C#)goal!

(Fsus)Trace, I wan na kiss ya!

Then I (Dm7)can’t wait for pa role!

’Cause with out (C)love, life is like a prom that won’t in vite us.

With out (Fmaj7)love, it’s like get ting my big (Fm)break and lar yn gi tis.

With out (C)love, life’s a “for ty (E)five” when you can’t buy it.

With out (Fmaj7)love, life is like my (Fm)moth er on a di et.

Like a (C)week that’s on ly Mon days.

On ly (C)ice cream, nev er sun daes.

Like a (C)cir cle with no cen ter.

Like a (Fm)door marked “Do Not En ter!” Dar ling, (C)I’ll be yours for ev er ’cause (Bb7)I (A7sus)nev er wan na be...

with out (Dm7)love!

Yes, now you’ve cap tured me.

With (C)out (Dm)love...

I sur ren der hap pi ly.

With out (Dm)love...

(F9)Oh, Sea weed, nev er set me free!

No, no, no!

No, I ain’t ly in’!

Nev er set me free!

No, no, (C)no!

No, I don’t wan na live with out (C)love, love love!

Yeah, yeah, (F)yeah!

(Cm)Dar (Bb)ling, (Cm)you (Bb)had (Eb)best (Bb)be (Cm)lieve (Eb)me, (F)nev (Eb)er leave me with (Dm)out (C)love!

Without Love (From Hairspray) by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Without Love (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 C at 140 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 "Without Love (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 "Without Love (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.
What other Marc Shaiman songs work for kids?
Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.