What key is "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)" in?

"Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (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

(Fm7)Ooh.

Ooh (Gm)ooh (F)ooh.

Ooh (Gm)ooh (Fm7)ooh.

Ooh (Gm)ooh (F)woo!

(F)I can’t see why (Bb)peo ple look at me and (Bb)on ly (F7)see the col or of my (Bb)face.

And (F7)then there’s those that (Bb)try to help, God knows, but (Bb)have to (F7)al ways put me in my (Bb)place.

Now (G)I won’t ask you to be col or blind, ’cause if you (Bb)pick the can fruit then, girl, you’re sure to (Eb)find...

(Edim7)The (F7)black er the ber ry, the (F7)sweet er the juice.

I could (F7)say it ain’t so, but, dar lin’, what’s the use?

The (F7)dark er the choc ’late, the (F7)rich er the taste.

And (CN.C.)that’s where it’s at...

(CN.C.)...now run and tell that!

(Bb9)(Run and tell (F7)that!) (Bb9)Run and tell that!

(Bb9)(Run and tell (F7)that!)

(F)I can’t see why (Bb)peo ple dis a gree each (Bb)time I (F7)tell them what I know is (Bb)true.

And (F7)if you come and (Bb)see the world I’m from, I (Bb)bet your (F7)heart is gon na feel it, (Bb)too.

Yeah, (G)I could lie, but, ba by, let’s be bold.

’cause if Va (Bb)nil la can be but if the truth be (Eb)told...

(Edim7)The (F7)black er the ber ry, the (F7)sweet er the juice.

I could (F7)say it ain’t so, but, dar lin’, what’s the use?

The (F7)dark er the choc ’late, the (F7)rich er the taste.

And (CN.C.)that’s where it’s at...

(CN.C.)...now run and tell that!

(Bb9)(Run and tell (F7)that!) (Bb9)Run and tell that!

(Bb9)(Run and tell (F7)that!)

(F7)that!) Now (Bb9)run and tell that!

(Bb9)(Run and tell (F7)that!) Now (Bb9)run and tell (CN.C.)that!

I’m (F7)ti red of cov ’rin’ up all my pride.

So (Gm)give me five (F)on the black hand side.

I’ve got a (F7)new way of mov in’ and I got my own voice.

So (Gm)how can I help (F)but to shout and re joice?

The (Dm)peo ple ’round here can bare ly pay their rent.

They’re (Bb)“try’n’ to make a dol lar out ta fif teen cent.” But (G)we got a spir it mon ey just can’t buy.

It’s (C)deep as a riv er and soars to the sky!

(G7)I can’t see the (C)rea son it can’t be the (C)kind a (G7)world where we all get our (C)chance.

The (G7)time is now, and (C)we can show them how to (C)turn the (G7)mu sic up and let’s all (C)dance.

’Cause (A)all things are e qual when it comes to love.

Well, (C)that ain’t quite true, ’cause when push comes to (F)shove...

The (G7)black er the ber ry, the (G7)sweet er the juice.

I could (G7)say it ain’t so, but, dar lin’, what’s the use?

The (G7)dark er the choc ’late, the (G7)rich er the taste.

And (CN.C.)that’s where it’s at...

Woo!

(CN.C.)...now run and tell that!

(C9)(Run and tell (G7)that!) Now (C9)run and tell that!

(C9)(Run and tell (G7)that!)

That!

Run And Tell That (From Hairspray) by Marc Shaiman

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

About “Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)”

What key is "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)" in?: "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (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.