Red, Red Wine

by UB40
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40 in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 75 BPM.

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.

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About “Red, Red Wine

Why does the accompaniment for "Red, Red Wine" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "Red, Red Wine" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Red, Red Wine by UB40, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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