Leroy The Redneck Reindeer

by Joe Diffie

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Well, (CN.C.)you’ve all heard the sto ry

a bout Ru dolph and his nose.

But I’ll tell you a Christ mas tale

that nev er has been told.

Well, you may think you’ve heard it all, but you ain’t heard noth in’ yet

a bout that cra zy Christ mas

that the North Pole can’t for get.

(E)Ru dolph was un der the weath er,

he (A)had to call in sick.

So, he got on the horn to his cou sin Le roy, who (F#7)lived out in the sticks.

He said, “San ta’s real ly count in’ on me, and I hate to pass the buck.”

(A)Le roy said, “Hey, I’m on my way.” And he (B)jumped in his pick up truck.

When Le roy got to the North Pole, all the rein deer snick ered and laughed.

They’d nev er seen a deer in o ver alls and a (F#7)John Deere Trac tor hat.

But San ta stepped in and said, “Just calm down, ’cause we’ve (A7)all got a job to do.

And (E)like it or not, Le roy’s in charge and he’s (B7)gon na be lead in’ (E)you.”

And it was Le roy, the red neck rein deer (A)hooked to the front of the sleigh,

de liv er in’ toys to all the good ol’ boys and girls a long the way.

He’s just a (E)down home par ty an i mal, two (A)step pin’ a cross the sky.

He mixed (E)“Jin gle Bells” with a reb el yell and made (B7)his to ry that night.

Be fore that night was o ver,

(A)Le roy had changed their tune.

He had ’em scoot in’ a hoof on ev ’ry sin gle roof by the (F#7)light of a ne on moon.

San ta (E)wrapped his bag with a Dix ie flag, he was (A)hav in’ the time of his life.

And you can (E)hear him call, “Mer ry Christ mas, y’all, and to (B7)all of y’all a good (E)night.”

And it was

He mixed (A7)“Jin gle Bells” with a (E)reb el yell and made his to ry that night.

Leroy The Redneck Reindeer by Joe Diffie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Leroy The Redneck Reindeer by Joe Diffie 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 E at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Leroy The Redneck Reindeer" 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 "Leroy The Redneck Reindeer"?
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.
How many chords does "Leroy The Redneck Reindeer" use?
Just 9 chords: A, A#dim7, A7, B, B7, C, E, E7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Joe Diffie songs work for kids?
Try "JOHN DEERE GREEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.