What key is "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" in?

"Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" by Lin-Manuel Miranda is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" 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 "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" 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 "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda can I play here?

Try "Alexander Hamilton (from 'Hamilton')", "Burn (from 'Hamilton')", "Burn (from 'Hamilton')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Dear The o do sia, what to say to you?

You have my eyes.

You (C)have your moth er’s name.

When you (G)came in to the world, you (Bm)cried and it broke my (Em)heart.

(G)I’m ded i cat ing ev ’ry day to you.

Do mes tic life was (C)nev er quite my style.

When you (G)smile,

you knock me out, I fall a (Em)part.

And I thought I was so (C)smart.

You will (G)come of age with our young na (Bm)tion.

We’ll bleed and (Em)fight for you, we’ll make it (C)right for you.

If we (G)lay a strong e nough foun (Bm)da tion we’ll pass it (Em)on to you, we’ll give the (C)world to you, and you’ll blow us all a way...

some

(Bm7)day,

some

(Em)day.

Yeah, you’ll blow us all a way,

some

(Bm7)day,

some

(Em)day.

(G)Oh,

(Bm7)Phil ip, when you smile I am un (Em)done.

My (D)son.

Look at my (G)son.

(Bm)Pride is not the word I’m look ing (Em)for.

There is so much (Dsus)more in side me (D)now.

(G)Oh,

(Bm)Phil ip, you out shine the morn ing (Em)sun.

My (Dsus)son.

(D)When you (G)smile,

I fall a part.

And I thought I was so (Dsus)smart.

My fa ther was n’t (D)a round.

I swear that I’ll be (D)a round

for you.

I’ll do what ev er (D)it takes.

I’ll make a mil lion (D)mis takes.

I’ll make the world safe (D)and sound

for you

will (G)come of age with our young (Bm7)na tion.

We’ll bleed and (Em7)fight for you, we’ll make it (Cmaj7)right for you.

(D)If we (G)lay a strong e nough foun (Bm7)da tion we’ll pass it (Em)on to you, we’ll give the (C)world to you, and you’ll blow us all a way

some

(D)day,

(Bm)some

(Em)day.

Yeah, you’ll (D)blow us all a way,

some

(Bm)day,

some

(Em)day.

Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton') by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')”

What key is "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" in?: "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" by Lin-Manuel Miranda is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" 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 "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" 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 "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda can I play here?: Try "Alexander Hamilton (from 'Hamilton')", "Burn (from 'Hamilton')", "Burn (from 'Hamilton')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.