What key is "Aquarius (From 'Hair')" in?

"Aquarius (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Aquarius (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 "Aquarius (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 "Aquarius (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')", "Air (from Hair)", "Black Boys (from 'Hair')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When the (Am7)moon

is in the (Em)Se venth House

and (D)Ju pi ter

a ligns with (Em)Mars.

Then (Am7)peace

will guide the (Em)pla nets

and (D)love,

will steer the (G)stars.

(CN.C.)This is the dawn ing of the (F)age of A qua ri us, the age of A qua ri us.

A (D)qua ri us!

A (Am)qua ri us!

(C)Har mo ny and un der stand ing.

(C)Sym pa thy and trust a bound ing.

(C)No more false hoods or de ri sions.

Gold en (F)liv ing (G)dreams of (C)vi sions, my stic cry stal re ve la tion and the mind’s true li be (D)ra tion.

A (F)qua ri us!

A (Am)qua ri us!

(CN.C.)When the (Am7)moon

is in the (Em)Se venth House

and (D)Ju pi ter

a ligns with (Em)Mars.

Then (Am7)peace

will guide the (Em)pla nets

and (D)love,

will steer the (G)stars.

(CN.C.)This is the dawn ing of the (F)age of A qua ri us, the age of A qua ri us.

A (D)qua ri us!

A (Am)qua ri us!

(C)Har mo ny and un der stand ing.

(C)Sym pa thy and trust a bound ing.

(C)No more false hoods or de ri sions.

Gold en (F)liv ing (G)dreams of (C)vi sions, my stic cry stal re ve la tion and the mind’s true li be (D)ra tion.

A (F)qua ri us!

A (Am)qua ri us!

(CN.C.)When the (Am)- ri us!

A (D)qua ri us!

A (Am)qua ri us!

A qua ri us!

Aquarius (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Aquarius (From 'Hair')”

What key is "Aquarius (From 'Hair')" in?: "Aquarius (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Aquarius (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 "Aquarius (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 "Aquarius (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')", "Air (from Hair)", "Black Boys (from 'Hair')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.