Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot
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Lyrics

(Dm)Where do I go?

Fol low the (C)ri ver.

Where do I go?

Fol low the (C)gulls.

Where is the (C)some thing,

where is the (C7)some one

that tells me (C)why I live and (F6)die?

(C)child ren.

their (C)smiles.

Is there an (C)ans wer

in their sweet (C7)fac es

Fol low the wind (Eb)song,

fol low the thun (Eb)der.

Fol low the ne (Am)on in (B7)young lo vers’ eyes.

(G)Down to the gut (F)ter,

up to the glit (F)ter.

In to the cit (F)y (D)where the truth (G)lies.

(Dm)Where do I go?

Fol low the (C)child ren.

(Dm)Where do I go?

Fol low their (C)smiles.

Is there an (C)ans wer

in their sweet (C7)fac es

that tells me (C)why I live and (F6)die?

Fol low the wind (Eb)song,

fol low the thun (Eb)der.

Fol low the ne (Am)on in (B7)young lo vers’ eyes.

(G)Down to the gut (F)ter,

up to the glit (F)ter.

In to the cit (F)y (D)where the truth (G)lies.

Where do I go?

my (C)heart beat.

Where do I go?

Fol low my (C)hand.

Where will they (C)lead me

and will I (C7)ev er

dis co ver

(F6)(Why?)

I live and (F6)die?

(F6)(Why?)

Do I (Dm)live?

(C)Do I (Dm)die?

(C)Tell me (Dm)where

(C)do I (Dm)go?

(C)Tell me (Dm)why?

(C)Tell me (Dm)where

(C)do I (Dm)go?

(C)Tell me (Dm)why?

(C)Tell me (Dm)where

(C)do I (Dm)go?

(C)Tell me (Dm)where?

Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair') β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Where Do I Go? (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 G, 94 BPM.

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

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About β€œWhere Do I Go? (From 'Hair')”

Why does the accompaniment for "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot in?
The backing track is in G at 94 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Where Do I Go? (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 "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')"?
"Where Do I Go? (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.
Can I use "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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