Air (From Hair)

by Galt MacDermot
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(C)(Doo

do (F)do (G)do (C)doo

do (F)do (G)do do.

Wel come, (C)sul fur di (F)ox (G)ide.

Hel lo, car bon mo (F)nox (G)ide.

The air, the air is ev ’ry (F)where.

Breath deep (G)while you sleep, breath (C)deep.

Bless you, al co hol (F)blood (G)stream.

Save me, a ni co tine (F)lung (G)steam.

In cense, in cense is in the (F)air.

Breath deep (G)while you sleep, breath (C)deep.

Ca ta clys mic ec (F)to (G)pla (C)sm.

Fall out a to mic (F)or (G)ga (F)sm.

Va pour and fume at the stone of my (F)tomb.

Breath ing like a sul len per (F)fume.

Eat ing at the stone of my (C)tomb.

Wel come, (G)while you sleep, breath (C)deep.

Deep, deep de deep!

Air (From Hair) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Air (From Hair)" by Galt MacDermot in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Air (From Hair)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Air (From Hair)" by Galt MacDermot in?
The backing track is in C at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Air (From Hair)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Air (From Hair)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Air (From Hair)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Air (From Hair)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Air (From Hair)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Air (From Hair)"?
"Air (From Hair)" was originally performed by Galt MacDermot. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Galt MacDermot are available?
Other accompaniments by Galt MacDermot: "Black Boys (from 'Hair')", "Good Morning Starshine (from 'Hair')", "The Flesh Failures/Let The Sunshine In (from 'Hair')". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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