I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)

by Marc Shaiman
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I can hear the bells.

Well, don’t you hear ’em chime?

Can’t ’cha feel my (Dm)heart beat keep ing (G)per fect time?

And (Csus)all (C)be cause he

touched me.

He looked at me and (F)stared.

Yes, he bumped me.

My heart was un pre pared when he tapped me when and (F)knocked me off my feet.

Won’t (G7sus)One lit tle touch now my (C7sus)life’s com plete.

’Cause when he nudged me, love put me in a (F)fix.

Yes, it hit me just like a ton of bricks.

Yes, my heart burst.

Now I (F)know what life’s a bout.

this (F)One lit tle (G7)touch and love’s (F)knocked (Csus)me out, (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.

My head is spin ning.

(Dm)I can hear the bells.

The Some thing’s be (Dm)gin ning.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (F)girl who looks like me (F)can’t win his (G7)love.

Well, just (Dm)wait (C)and (Bb)see, (C)’cause (F)I can hear the bells.

My Just hear them chim ing.

(Dm)I can hear the bells.

as My temp ’ra ture’s (Dm)climb ing.

I (Bb)can’t con tain my joy ’cause I (F)fi n’ly found the boy I’ve been (F)miss (G7)in’.

(C7sus)Lis ten!

(ding!) I can hear the (F)bells.

Round one, he’ll ask me on a (F)date, and then round two, I’ll primp but won’t be late be cause round three’s when we (F)kiss in side his car.

Won’t (G7sus)go all the way, but I’ll (C7sus)go pret far.

’Cause when Then round four, he’ll ask me for my (F)hand, and then round five, we’ll book the wed ding band, so by round six, Am ber, (F)much to your sur prise, this (F)heav y weight (G7)cham pi on (F)takes (Csus)the prize (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.

My ears are ring ing.

(Dm)I can hear the bells.

The brides maids are (Dm)sing ing.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (F)guy who’s such a gem (F)won’t look my (G7)way.

Well, the (Dm)laugh’s (C)on (Bb)them (C)’cause (F)I can hear the bells.

My fa ther will smile… ing.

(Dm)I can hear the bells, as he walks me down (Dm)the aisle.

My (Bb)moth er starts to cry, I can’t (F)see ’cause Link and I are French (F)kiss (G7)in’.

(C7sus)Lis ten!

(ding!) I can hear the (F)bells.

(G)I can hear the bells.

My head is reel in’.

(Em)I can hear the bells.

I can’t stop the peal (Em)in’.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y warns that he (G)won’t like what he’ll see, but (G)I know that (A7)he’ll look in (Em)side (D)of (C)me.

(D)Yeah, (G)I can hear the bells.

To day’s just the start ’cause (Em)I can hear the bells, and ’til death do us (Em)part.

And (C)e ven when we die we’ll look (G)down from up a bove, re (Am7)mem ber ing the night that we (G)two fell in love.

We (C)both will share a tear, and he’ll (G)whis per as we’re rem i (G)ni (A)scin’.

(D7sus)Lis ten!

(ding!) I can hear the (G)bells.

I can hear the bells.

I can hear the (G)bells.

I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Can Hear The Bells (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, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)

Where are the chord symbols for "I Can Hear The Bells (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. "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)" is in Bb.
What key is "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman played in?
I Can Hear The Bells (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 "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)"?
"I Can Hear The Bells (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", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I Can Hear The Bells (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. "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "I Can Hear The Bells (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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