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') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Donna (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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')”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Donna (From 'Hair')" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Donna (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Donna (From 'Hair')" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Donna (From 'Hair')" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.