Lady In Red

· by Chris de Burgh

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I’ve (Bb)nev er seen you look ing so love ly as you did to night;

I’ve (D7)nev er seen you (D7)shine so (Gm)bright.

Mm mm mm.

(Eb)maz a ing.

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen so man y men ask (Ebmaj7)be you if you want ed to dance.

They’re (D7)look ing for a (D7)lit tle ro (Gm)mance

giv en half (Bb7)breath a (Eb)chance.

I have (Cm7)nev er seen that dress you’re wear ing, or the (F7)high lights in your hair that catch your eyes.

I have been blind.

(F)night.

The (F7)la dy in red

is (F)danc ing with (Gm)me,

(F)cheek to cheek.

There’s no bod y here,

it’s just you and me.

It’s where I wan na be.

But I hard ly know

this (D)beau ty by my side.

I’ll nev er for get

the (F)way you look to night.

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen you look ing so gor geous as you did to night;

I’ve (D7)nev er seen you (D7)shine so (Gm)bright.

You were mm.

(Eb)maz a ing.

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen so man y want to (Ebmaj7)be you there you by ed your side,

and (D7)when you turned to (D7)me tle and (Gm)smiled

it took my (Bb7)breath a (Eb)way.

I have (Cm7)nev er had that such a feel ing, such a (F7)feel ing of com plete and ut ter love,

as I do to (F)night.

The (F7)la dy in red

is (F)danc ing with (Gm)me,

(F)cheek to cheek.

There’s no bod y here,

it’s just you and me.

It’s where I wan na be.

But I hard ly know

this (D)beau ty by my side.

I’ll nev er for get

the (F)way you look to night.

the (F)way you look to night.

I nev er will for (Cm)get

the (F)way you look

to night.

The (Fsus)la dy in red.

The (Fsus)la dy in red.

My (Fsus)la dy in (Bb)red.

Lady In Red by Chris de Burgh — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lady In Red” by Chris de Burgh in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 144 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lady In Red" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Lady In Red"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Chris de Burgh songs work for kids?: Try "LADY IN RED", "A SPACEMAN CAME TRAVELLING", "The Lady In Red". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.