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

"Donna (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Lyrics

(Bb7)Once up on a look ing for Don na time there was a (F7)six teen year old vir gin.

(Bb7)Oh, Don na, oh oh, Don na, oh oh oh, (Eb)look ing for my Don na.

(Bb7)Just got back from look ing for Don na, San Fran cis co, (F7)psy che de lic ur chin.

(Bb7)Oh, Don na, oh oh, Don na, oh oh oh, (Eb)look ing for my Don na.

(Eb)Have you (Db)seen

my (Eb)six teen (Db)year old (Eb)tat tooed (Db)wom an?

(Ab)Heard a (Eb)sto ry (Eb)She got (Eb)bust ed for her beau ty, oh no (Ab)no,

no, (Bb)no.

(Bb7)Once up on a look ing for Don na, San Fran cis co, (F7)nev er end my search ing.

(Bb7)Oh, Don na, oh oh, Don na, oh oh oh, (Eb)look ing for my Don na.

(C)I’ve I’m been to In di a and (F)saw the Yo gi light.

sweet.

In South A me ri ca the (Gm)In di an smoke glows feet.

bright.

I’m re in car her, na ted (Eb)and so are we all.

turns brown.

And in this life ing, time we’ll (Eb)rise

be fore we fall.

(Be fore we (F7)fall.)

(Bb7)Once up on a look ing for Don na, San Fran cis co, (F7)nev er end my search ing.

(Bb7)Oh, Don na, oh oh, Don na, oh oh oh, (Eb)look ing for my Don na.

(C)I’ve I’m been to In di a and (F)life on earth can be sweet.

Gonna lay my mu ri ca ed (Gm)In head an at glows feet.

bright.

I’m re in car her, na ted (Eb)and so are we all.

turns brown.

And I’m e volv ing, I’m e (Eb)rise

be fore we fall.

(Be fore we (F7)fall.)

- volv ing through the (Eb)drugs

that you put down.

(That you put (F7)down.)

(Eb)Look ing for my Don na.

(Gm)Don na!

Donna (From 'Hair') by Galt MacDermot

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Donna (From 'Hair')”

What key is "Donna (From 'Hair')" in?: "Donna (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Donna (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 "Donna (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 "Donna (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)", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.