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(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!)
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Run And Tell That (From Hairspray) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Run And Tell That (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 F, 120 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 “Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)" by Marc Shaiman played in?
- Run And Tell That (From Hairspray) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)"?
- "Run And Tell That (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 "Run And Tell That (From Hairspray)". Key of F, 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.