Red, Red Wine

by UB40
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "Red, Red Wine" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Red, Red Wine" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Red, Red Wine" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Red, Red Wine" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Red, Red Wine" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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