It Takes Two (From Hairspray)

by Marc Shaiman
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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,

It

takes (G)two.

It Takes Two (From Hairspray) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It Takes Two (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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About “It Takes Two (From Hairspray)”

Can I play "It Takes Two (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 "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman played in?
It Takes Two (From Hairspray) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It Takes Two (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 "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)"?
"It Takes Two (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 "It Takes Two (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. "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "It Takes Two (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 "It Takes Two (From Hairspray)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.