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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Glee Cast in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 103 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" is in the key of Bb at 103 BPM.