You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

You’re a (Dm)mean one,

Mis ter (C)Grinch.

You (D7)real ly (E7)are a (A7)heel.

You’re as (D7)cud dly as a (Gm7)cac tus, you’re as (C7)charm ing as an (Fmaj7)eel.

Mis ter (Bb7)Grinch,

(CN.C.)you’re a bad ba nan a with a.

a greas y black (Dm)peel!

You’re a (Dm)mon ster,

Mis ter (C)Grinch.

Your (D7)heart’s an (E7)emp ty (A7)hole.

Your (D7)brain is full of (Gm7)spi ders, you’ve got (C7)gar lic in your (Fmaj7)soul.

Mis ter (Bb7)Grinch,

I would n’t (Bdim)touch you with a thir ty (A7)nine and a (CN.C.)half foot (Dm)pole!

You’re a (Dm)foul one,

Mis ter (C)Grinch.

You’re a (D7)nas ty, (E7)was ty (A7)skunk.

Your (D7)heart is full of (Gm7)un washed socks, your (C7)soul is full of (Fmaj7)gunk.

Mis ter (Bb7)Grinch,

(CN.C.)“Stink,

(CN.C.)stank,

(Dm)stunk.”

You naus e (Dm)ate me,

Mis ter (C)Grinch

with a (D7)naus eous (E7)su per (A7)naus.

(CN.C.)You’re a (D7)crook ed, jerk y (Gm7)jock ey and you (C7)drive a crook ed (Fmaj7)hoss.

Mis ter (Bb7)Grinch,

with ar sen ic (Dm)sauce!

You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch”

Where are the chord symbols for "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" is in G.
What key is "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" by Glee Cast played in?
You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch 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 "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" 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 "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
"You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Bb7, Bdim, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, +5 more.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.