I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot
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Lyrics

I’m black,

I’m (G)black.

I’m (Em)pink,

I’m (G)pink.

I’m (Em)Rin so (G)white.

I’m (C)in (Bm)vi (D)si (Em)ble.

Ain’t got no home, er, ain’t got no (G)shoes, ture, ain’t got no (Em)mon ey, ain’t got no (G)class, in’, ain’t got no (D)scarf, nies, ain’t got no (Bm)gloves, der wear, ain’t got no (Em)bed, et, ain’t got no (C)pot, Train, ain’t got no (G)faith.

Ain’t got no smokes, er, ain’t got no (G)job, ture, ain’t got no (Em)work, ey, ain’t got no (G)coins, in’, ain’t got no (D)scarf, nies, ain’t got no (Bm)un der wear, ain’t got no (Em)soap, et, ain’t got no (C)pot, ken, ain’t got no (G)mind.

Ain’t got no (Em)grass,

ain’t got no (G)a cid, ain’t got no (Em)clothes,

ain’t got no (G)pad,

ain’t got no (D)ap ples, ain’t got no (Bm)knife,

ain’t got no (Em)guns,

ain’t got no (C)gar bage, ain’t got no (G)draft card.

Ain’t got no (Bm)earth, ain’t got no fun, ain’t got no bike, ain’t got no pim ples, ain’t got no (D)trees, ain’t got no air, ain’t got no (A)wa ter, cit y, ban jo, tooth picks, shoe lace, tea chers, foot ball, te le phone, re cords, doc tor, broth er, sis ter, u ni forms, ma chine guns, air planes, germs, M 1; (D)bang (A)bang bang.

M 2; (D)bang (A)bang bang.

A bombs, H bombs, P bombs, Q bombs, Chi nese checks, Hin dus, Bin dus, I ta li a nos, Pol lacks, Ger mans, Yous, Jews, ups and downs.

(Em)Vi et nam, John son, high school, sex, cof fee, books, food, scis sors, ma ga zines, news, ci ga rettes, Hol ly wood, Tues day Weld, Bur ton, Tay lor, pop art, pop off, pop corn, pop si cle, An dy War pop, pop pa per, pop Pop eye, pop pers, Eng land, ou ter space, a stro nauts, Je sus, air, air, air, air, (G)air,

air,

air!

Ain’t got no (Em)home, ain’t got no (G)shoes, ain’t got no (Em)mon ey, ain’t got no (G)class, ain’t got no (D)scarf, ain’t got no (Bm)gloves, ain’t got no (F#)bed, ain’t got no (D)pot, ain’t got no (Bm)faith, ain’t got no (C)God.

I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair') — Simple Sheet Music

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"I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')" 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 E, 120 BPM.

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

About “I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')"?
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'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot played in?
I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair') is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Black/ain't Got No (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 "I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')"?
"I'm Black/ain't Got No (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 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'm Black/ain't Got No (From 'Hair')". Key of E, 120 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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