(B)Black boys (A)are de li cious, (B)choc ’late (A)fla voured love.
(E)Li c’rice (D)lips like (G)can (E)dy, yum my, (E)keep my they (D)co coa hand (E)my y.
tum my.
(A)I have such a sweet tooth when it (F#)comes to (B)love.
Once I tried a (Bmaj7)di et of (B7)qui et (E)rest, no sweets.
But (Em)I went near ly (B)cra zy and (G#m)I went clear ly (C#7)cra zy, be (F#)cause I real ly (G#m)craved for my (C#7)choc ’late fla voured (F#)treats.
Ow!
(B)Black boys (A)are nu tri cious, (B)black boys (A)fill me up.
(E)Black boys (D)are so (G)damn (E)dy, yum my, (E)keep my they (D)sa tis fy (E)my y.
tum my.
(A)I have such a sweet tooth when it (F#)comes to (B)love.
Once I tried a (Bmaj7)di et of (B7)qui et (E)rest, no sweets.
But (Em)I went near ly (B)cra zy and (G#m)I went clear ly (C#7)cra zy, be (F#)cause I real ly (G#m)craved for my (C#7)choc ’late fla voured (F#)treats.
Ow!
(F#)comes to (B)love.
(E)Black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, (B)black boys.
“Hey ev ’ry bod y it’s the Va nil la Fudge!”
White boys are so pret ty, a skin as smooth as milk.
(A7)White boys are so (E)pret (C#m)ty, got hair like (A)Chi nese silk.
I tell you that the (E7)white boys give me goose bumps,
a white boys give me chills.
When they touch my (E)shoul
der that’s the (A)touch that kills.
Well, my (A)moth er calls ’em li lies, you know I, I call ’em Pic ca dil lies.
And when my dad dy tells me “Stay a way”
I just say, “Come on out an’ play ay”.
Yeah yeah yeah, (E7)white boys are so groo vy.
White boys are so tough.
And ev ’ry time that they’re near
me I just can’t (A)get e nough.
(F7)White boys are so pret ty, white boys are so sweet.
I (Bb7)White I boys love to drive my me (Dm)cra
zy, they drive me (Bb)in dis crete.
(F7)White boys are so sex y, legs so long an’ lean.
I (Bb7)love I those love to sprayed my on (Dm)trou
sers, I love the (Bb)love ma chine.
Well, my (Bb)broth er calls ’em rub ble
but they’re my kind of trou ble.
That’s why my dad dy tells me “No, no, no, no” I just say, “White boys go, go go, go, go, go”.
Give me a (Bb7)soft, a sweet, a sex y, a love ly a jui cy de li cious: (F)White boy!
(Bb)Black boy!
(F)White boy!
(Bb)Black boy!
(F)White boy!
(CN.C.)Mixed me di a!
(CN.C.)Mixed me di a!
Black Boys (From 'Hair') — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Black Boys (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 132 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Black Boys (From 'Hair')”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Black Boys (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot in?
- The backing track is in B at 132 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 "Black Boys (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 "Black Boys (From 'Hair')"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Black Boys (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 "Black Boys (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 "Black Boys (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 "Black Boys (From 'Hair')"?
- "Black Boys (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: "Air (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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