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 Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of 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')”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')".
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.
How do I use "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Where Do I Go? (From 'Hair')" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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