What key is "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" in?

"It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

They say it’s a man’s a world.

Well, that (B)can not be de nied.

But what good’s a man’s per, world with out a (A7)wom an by his side?

And so I will (B)wait un til that (Em)mo ment you de (Cm)cide

Tell that (G)I’m your man and (C)you’re my girl, that (G)I’m the sea and (C)you’re the pearl.

It takes (G)two, ba by, it (Bm)takes (Am)two.

A king ain’t a king a with out the (B)pow’r be hind the throne.

A prince is a pau er, babe, with out a (A7)chick to call his own.

So please, dar ling, (B)choose me.

I don’t (Em)wan na rule a (Cm)lone.

Tell me (G)I’m your king and (C)you’re my queen, that (G)no one else can (C)come be tween.

It takes (G)two, ba by, it (Bm)takes (Am)two.

(Am)two.

(C7)Lan ce lot had Guin e vere.

Miss us (G7)Claus had old Saint Nick.

(C7)Ro me o had Ju li et, and (G7)Liz, well, she has her Dick.

They (C7)say it takes two to tan go, but that (G)tan go’s child’s (Em)play.

So (A7)take me (G9)to the (A)dance floor, and we’ll (D7)twist the (Em7)night a (Fm6)way.

(G)I’m the sand and (C)you’re the tide.

I’ll (G)be the groom if you’ll (C)be my bride.

It takes (G)two, ba by, it (Bm)takes (A9)two, ba by,

takes (G)two.

It Takes Two (From Hairspray) by Marc Shaiman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It Takes Two (From Hairspray)”

What key is "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" in?: "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.