Nikki Blonsky rose to fame with her powerhouse performance as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 musical film Hairspray.

Her range of vocals and spirited energy helped the film’s soundtrack top charts, and she earned a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble.

Though her music career hasn’t been as extensive since, her debut left a lasting impression in the musical film genre.

About the Song

Good Morning Baltimore is a fun and upbeat song from the movie Hairspray (2007).

It’s sung by Tracy Turnblad as she happily starts her day, dreaming of dancing on TV and being accepted for who she is. The song shows her love for her city and her big hopes for the future.

Lyrics of Good Morning Baltimore by Nikki Blonsky

Verse 1: Tracy

Oh, oh, oh, woke up today
Feeling the way I always do
Oh, oh, oh, hungry for something that I can’t eat
Then I hear that beat
That rhythm of town starts calling me down
It’s like a message from high above
Oh, oh, oh, pulling me out
To the smiles and the streets that I love

Chorus: Tracy & Ensemble

Good morning, Baltimore
Every day’s like an open door (Ah)
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound’s like a symphony
Good morning, Baltimore
And someday when I take to the floor (Ooh)
The world’s gonna wake up and see (Ah, see)
Baltimore and me

Verse 2: Tracy & Ensemble

Oh, oh, oh, look at my hair (Ooh, ooh)
What ‘do can compare with mine today?
Oh, oh, oh, I’ve got my hairspray and radio
I’m ready to go
The rats on the street all dance around my feet (Ooh)
They seem to say, “Tracy, it’s up to you”
So, oh, oh, don’t hold me back
‘Cause today all my dreams will come true

Chorus: Tracy & Ensemble

Good morning, Baltimore
There’s the flasher who lives next door (Ah)
There’s the bum on his barroom stool
They wish me luck on my way to school
Good morning, Baltimore
And someday when I take to the floor (Ooh)
The world’s gonna wake up and see (Ah, see)
Baltimore and me

Bridge: Tracy & Ensemble

I know every step (Ooh), I know every song (Ooh)
I know there’s a place where I belong
I see all those party lights shining ahead (Ooh)
So someone invite me before I drop dead (Before she drops dead)

Verse 3: Tracy & Ensemble

So, oh, oh, give me a chance (Ooh)
‘Cause when I start to dance, I’m a movie star
Oh, oh, oh, something inside of me makes me move (Ooh)
When I hear that groove
My ma tells me no, but my feet tell me go (Ooh)
It’s like a drummer inside my heart
So, oh, oh, don’t make me wait
One more moment for my life to start
Good morning, good morning
Waiting for my life to start

Chorus: Tracy & Ensemble

I love you, Baltimore
Every day’s like an open door (Ah)
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound’s like a symphony
And I promise, Baltimore
That someday when I take to the floor
The world’s gonna wake up and see (Ah, see)
Gonna wake up and see (Gonna wake up and see)
Baltimore and me (Yes, more or less, we all agree)
Baltimore and me (Someday the world is gonna see)
Baltimore and me

Similar Songs Like Good Morning Baltimore

If you love the cheerful, dream-filled energy of Good Morning Baltimore, here are some songs with a similar uplifting and theatrical vibe:

• Welcome to the 60s: This lively number holds the spirit of the era and features Blonsky’s enthusiastic performance.

• I Can Hear the Bells: Another solo number by Blonsky from Hairspray, showing her character’s optimism and excitement.

• Big, Blonde and Beautiful: It is an empowering and upbeat song from the musical Hairspray, celebrating body positivity and self-confidence.

Similar Artists Like Nikki Blonsky

These singers match the feel of Good Morning Baltimore with their own uplifting tunes. Each brings powerful vocals and positive messages.

• Kristin Chenoweth
  Genres: Broadway, Vocal, Classical Crossover
  Top Albums: Let Yourself Go (2001), A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas (2008), For the Girls (2019)
• Lea Michele
  Genres: Pop, Broadway, Vocal
  Top Albums: Louder (2014), Places (2017), Forever (2021)
• Idina Menzel
  Genres: Broadway, Pop, Adult Contemporary
  Top Albums: I Stand (2008), Holiday Wishes (2014), idina. (2016)
• Sutton Foster
  Genres: Broadway, Musical Theatre
  Top Albums: Wish (2009), An Evening with Sutton Foster (2011), Take Me to the World (2018)
• Laura Bell Bundy
  Genres: Country, Broadway
  Top Albums: Longing For a Place Already Gone (2007), Achin’ and Shakin’ (2010), Women of Tomorrow (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the Setting During Good Morning Baltimore?

It’s set in 1960s Baltimore as Tracy heads off to school. She sings while walking through her neighborhood, accepting every moment of the morning.

Is there Any Lyrical Version of the Song Good Morning Baltimore?

Yes, here is the lyrical version of the song Good Morning Baltimore from the movie Hair Spray.

Why is this Song Often Used in Auditions?

It’s energetic, shows vocal range, and expresses clear character. Performers love using it to show both acting and singing ability in one song.