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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You're A Mean One, Mr. 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You're A Mean One, Mr. 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, 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.
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, Mr. Grinch". Key of Bb, 103 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.