Donna (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot
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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.

(Eb)Look ing for my Don na.

(Gm)Don na!

Donna (From 'Hair') — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Donna (From 'Hair')" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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 “Donna (From 'Hair')”

Can I play "Donna (From 'Hair')" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Donna (From 'Hair')" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Donna (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot played in?
Donna (From 'Hair') 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 "Donna (From 'Hair')"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Donna (From 'Hair')" 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 "Donna (From 'Hair')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Donna (From 'Hair')"?
"Donna (From 'Hair')" was originally performed by Galt MacDermot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Galt MacDermot can I play here?
Try "Air (from 'Hair')", "Air (from Hair)", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Donna (From 'Hair')"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Donna (From 'Hair')" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Donna (From 'Hair')"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Donna (From 'Hair')" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.