Air (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot
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do (F)do (G)do (C)doo,

do (F)do (G)do do.

Wel come, (G)sul fur di ox ide.

Hel lo, (G)car bon mo nox ide.

The air, the air is ev ’ry (F)where.

Breathe deep (G)while you sleep, breathe (C)deep.

Bless you, (G)al co hol blood stream.

Save me, a (G)ni co tine lung steam.

In cense, in cense is in the (F)air.

Breathe deep (G)while you sleep, breathe (C)deep.

Ca ta (G)clys mic ec to pla (C)sm.

Fall out (G)a to mic or ga (F)sm.

Va pour and fume at the stone of my (F)tomb.

Breath ing like a sul len per (F)fume.

Eat ing at the stone of my (C)tomb.

Wel come, (G)while you sleep, breathe (C)deep.

Deep, deep de deep!

Air (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Air (From 'Hair')”

What key is "Air (From 'Hair')" in?
"Air (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot is in the key of C with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Air (From 'Hair')" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Air (From 'Hair')" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Air (From 'Hair')" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Galt MacDermot can I play here?
Try "Air (from Hair)", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')", "Black Boys (from 'Hair')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.