The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot
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Lyrics

We

We (Bm)starve, look

at one an er, short of breath

walk

ing proud ly in our win ter coats.

Wear

ing smells from la b’ra to ries, (Bm)fac ing a dy ing na (D)tion

of (Bm)mov ing pa per fan ta sy.

Lis t’ning for the new told lies

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

(Bm)Some where,

in side some thing there is a rush of

great ness.

Who knows what stands in front of

our lives, I fa shion my (Bm)fu ture

on films in space.

Si lence tells me se cret ly

ev

’ry thing,

ev

’ry thing.

(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 me.

That’s me,

that’s me.

(Bm)Sing ing

our space songs on a spi der web si tar.

Life is a round you and (A)in you.

Ans wer for Tim o thy (Bm)Lea

ry, dea rie.

(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') — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 106 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot in?
The backing track is in B at 106 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 "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (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 "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (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 "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (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 "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (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 "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')"?
"The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (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)", "Black Boys (from 'Hair')", "Good Morning Starshine (from 'Hair')". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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