Other arrangements of Red, Red Wine
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
(G)Red, red (C)wine,
(F)goes to my (G)head,
(G)makes me for (G)get that I
(G)still need her so.
(G)Red, red
(F)it’s up to (G)you,
(G)all I can (G)do, I’ve done,
(G)mem ories won’t go,
(G)Red, red
me mo (G)ries won’t go.
I’d have (G)thought
that with (C)time,
(F)thoughts of you’d leave my head.
I was (G)wrong;
now I find,
just what (F)thing makes me for get.
Red, red (C)wine,
(F)stay close to (C)me:
(F)don’t let me (C)be a lone,
it’s (F)tear ing a (G)part,
my blue, blue heart.
I’d have (G)thought
that with (C)time,
(F)thoughts of you’d leave my head.
I was (G)wrong;
now I find,
just what (F)thing makes me for get.
Red, red (C)wine,
(F)stay close to (C)me:
(F)don’t let me (C)be a lone,
it’s (F)tear ing a (G)part,
my blue, blue heart.
I’d have my blue, blue heart.
(G)Red, red (C)wine,
(F)stay close to (C)me:
(F)don’t let me (C)be a lone,
it’s (F)tear ing a (G)part,
my blue, blue heart.
(G)Red, red (C)wine,
(F)stay close to (C)me:
(F)don’t let me (C)be a lone,
it’s (F)tear ing a (G)part,
my blue, blue heart.
(G)Red, red
Red, Red Wine — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
13 people have learned this song
Classic piano notation for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40 as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 75 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Red, Red Wine”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Red, Red Wine" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40 in?
- The backing track is in C at 75 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Red, Red Wine" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Red, Red Wine"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Red, Red Wine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Red, Red Wine" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Red, Red Wine"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Red, Red Wine"?
- "Red, Red Wine" was originally performed by UB40. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by UB40 are available?
- Other accompaniments by UB40: "Kingston Town". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Red, Red Wine" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.