You're A Mean One, Mr. 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 (Fdim)touch you with a thir ty (A)nine and a 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 (F)gunk.

Mis ter (Bb7)Grinch,

(A7)“Stink, stank, stunk.”

You naus e (Dm)ate me, (G7)Mis ter (C)Grinch

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

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, Mr. Grinch — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" 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 Bb, 103 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, Mr. Grinch”

Can I play "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" 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 "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Glee Cast played in?
You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch is arranged in the key of Bb 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, Mr. Grinch"?
The arrangement plays at 103 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're A Mean One, Mr. 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, Mr. 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, Mr. Grinch"?
"You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"?
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. "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.