Other arrangements of I Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)
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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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Know Where I've Been (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 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)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Know Where I've Been (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 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.
- 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 Know Where I've Been (From Hairspray)". Key of C, 60 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.