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 (C)all 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 ty plete.

’Cause when he nudged me, love put me in a 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 (G7)One lit tle touch and love’s (F)knocked (Csus)me out, (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.

My head is spin (F)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 (G7)can’t win his love.

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

My Just hear them chim (F)ing.

(Dm)I can hear the bells.

as My (Dm)temp ’ra ture’s climb ing.

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

’Cause Then he round four, he’ll ask me for my 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 (G7)heav y weight cham pi on (F)takes (Csus)the prize (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.

My ears are ring (F)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 (G7)won’t look my way.

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

My fa ther will smile...

(F)ing.

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

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

(C7sus)Lis ten!

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

(G)I can hear the bells.

My head is reel (G)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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Can Hear The Bells (From Hairspray)". Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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