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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch"?
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 "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.
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 "You're A Mean One, Mister Grinch". Key of G, 100 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.