Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)

by Marc Shaiman
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Once up on a time, girl, I was just like you.

Nev er let my ex tra large lar gesse shine through.

Hair was brown and nap py, nev er had no fun.

I (C)hid un der a bush el, which is eas ier said than done.

Then one day my grand ma who was big and stout,

she (Db9)said you got ta love your self from in side out.

And just as (G13)soon as I learned how to strut my fun ky stuff

I (Db9)found out that the world at large can’t get e nough.

So...

(Bb)Slice me bring on of that (F7)pe can (Bb)pie.

(F13)Pour some sug ar on it, sug ar.

(Dm)Don’t be shy.

Scoop (Bdim)don’t me up a mess of that thing (Ab13)choc o late swirl.

I (G7)Don’t a be who stin gy.

I’m a (C7)grow ap ing girl.

I of fer (Bb)big love with (Bb)no a (F7)pol o (Bb)gy.

How can I de ny the world the (Dm)most of (Cm)me?

I (Bb6)keep am not a (Bdim)fraid to throw my weight (A7)a round keep pound ring by pound by the pound.

Be cause I’m big blonde and (F7)beau (Bb)ti ful!

There is noth ing ’bout me that’s un suit (Bb)a ble.

No one wants a (A7)meal that on ly (F)of id fers the least when, girl, we’re you (Bb)serv ing up the whole damn (F)feast!

(Bb)Slice me off a of that (F7)hogs head (Bb)cheese, (F13)then a look in side my book of (Dm)rec i pes.

Now, (Bdim)don’t you sniff a round for some thing (Ab13)fluff y and light.

I (G7)need a man who brings a man size (C7)grow ap pe tite.

I’ll use a (Bb)pinch of ar (Bb)and a (F7)dash of (Bb)spice.

I’ll you lick the spoon be cause it (Dm)tastes so (Cm)nice.

I’ll (Bb6)keep it in my (Bdim)ov en till it’s good (A7)and hot, keep on ring till it hits the spot.

Be cause I’m big blonde and (F7)beau (Bb)ti ful!

and na, girl, you’re look ing so re cruit (Bb)a ble.

Why sit on the (A7)bleach that ers ly (F)tim id and a fraid when, Ed na, you (Bb)serv can be your own pa (F)feast!

(C11)rade!

(C7)Look out, (C)old (G7)Bal ti (C7)more!

We’re (G13)march ing (Eb9)in and we ain’t shuf flin’ through that (Em)old (Eb7)back (Dm7)door.

And, (G7)Tra cy, (C)I will join your (C#dim)fight if I can (G)keep up (B)this pace.

And, (Bb13)girls, I’ll (A7)be right (G)at your (Cm6)side if (A7)I can (D7)find some space.

So you can (C7)hold your (G7)head up (C)just as (G7)big as (C)you please.

You (Eb9)know they’ll hear me knock in’ with the (Em)two of (G13)these!

To (C)mor row side by (C#dim)side we’ll show the (G)world what’s (B7)right.

Looks like I’m (A)touch ing up my roots to night!

Then we’ll be big blonde and (G7)beau (C)ti ful!

It’s (C7)time they face the fact it’s ir re fu (C)ta ble.

Can’t ya hear that (B7)rum bling?

That’s our (Em)hun ger to (G7)be free.

It’s (G)time to (A)fi n’ly taste e (Am)qual i (C)ty.

On Moth er (C6)Daugh ter Day where thin is in, we’re (C#dim)white as wool.

Well, la dies (G)big is back.

And (F#13)as for black, it’s beau ti ful.

All shapes and (A7)siz es fol low me.

Let’s bust their (D7)chops.

Quick call the cops!

We’re gon na dance our way to vic to ry!

(G13)Two (C)four (G7)six eight!

(C9)T.

V.’s got to in te grate!

(C)Stay a (G7)way!

This is n’t Ne gro Day!

(G13)Two (C)four (G7)six eight!

(C9)T.

V.’s got to in te grate!

We’re here to dance!

We’re here to stay!

(A7)Tra cy, this was (Eb9)beau ti ful!

Big, blonde and beau ti ful, lead the (G)way!

Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray) — Piano Lead Sheet

"Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)

Where are the chord symbols for "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" is in Bb.
What key is "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman played in?
Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray) is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)"?
"Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" was originally performed by Marc Shaiman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Marc Shaiman can I play here?
Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Good Morning Baltimore". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (From Hairspray)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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