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There’s a (C)light
in the (E)dark ness,
though the (Am)night
is black as my with (Fm)skin.
There’s a (C)light
burn ing (E)bright,
I pray the (Am)show ing me the (F)way,
but (E)I know
where I’ve (Am)been.
There’s a (C)cry
in the (E)dis tance.
It’s a (Am)voice
that comes from deep with (Fm)in.
There’s a (C)cry
ask ing (E)“why?”
I pray the (Am)an swer’s up a (F)head,
’cause (E)I know
where I’ve (Am)been.
There’s a (Am)been.
There’s a (Dm7)road
we’ve been (Am)trav ’lin’,
lost so (Dm7)man y
on the (Am)way.
But the (Em)rich es
will be (F7)plen ty,
worth the (F#dim7)price,
the (D#dim7)price
we had to (Esus)pay.
There’s a (C)dream
in the (E)fu ture.
There’s a (Am)strug gle
we have yet to (Fm)win.
And there’s (C)pride
in my (E)heart
’cause (Am)I know
where I’m (F)go ing.
(Yes, I (Dm7)do!)
And (F)I know
where I’ve (C)been.
There’s a (Dm7)road...
a road...)
...we must (Am)trav el.
must trav el.)
There’s a (Dm7)prom ise...
a prom ise...)
...we must (Am)make...
must make...)
...’cause the (Em)rich es...
the rich es...)
...will be (F)plen ty,...
be plen ty,...)
...worth the (F#dim7)risk (...worth the risk) and the chanc
es that we (E)take.
There’s a (D)dream
in the (F#)fu ture.
There’s a (Bm)strug gle
we have yet to (Gm)win.
Use that (D)pride
in our (F#)hearts
to (Bm)lift us to to (G)mor row,
’cause just to sit (F#)still would be a (Bm)si in.
(I know it, I (Bm)know it, I know where (F#m7)I’m (Em7)go in’!) Lord knows.
(G)I know
where I’ve been.
Oh,
when we wi in,
I’ll give thanks to my (Gm)God ’cause I (C)know where I’ve (D)been!
I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)" 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 C, 60 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)”
- Can I play "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)" 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 "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman played in?
- I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Know Where I've Been (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 Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)"?
- "I Know Where I've Been (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.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)"?
- 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. "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.