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') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 106 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.

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

Can I sing "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Flesh Failures/let The Sunshine In (From 'Hair')" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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