Black Fingernails, Red Wine

by Eskimo Joe
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Lyrics

Black fin ger nails, red wine;

I wan na make you

all mine.

A lot of peo ple

un der ground;

you wan na get there, you got ta go straight down,

oh.

Straight (G)down,

oh.

Down (Em)town,

oh.

Straight (G)down,

oh.

The (G)ar gu ment o ver God con tin ues

in this house.

(G)All of us stand and point our fin gers

at the ground.

The (G)ar gu ment o ver all con tin ues

in this house.

(G)All of us stand and point our fin gers,

oh.

Straight (G)down,

oh.

Straight (Em)down.

oh.

Straight (G)down,

oh.

Black Fingernails, Red Wine โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 124 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œBlack Fingernails, Red Wineโ€

Can I play "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" by Eskimo Joe played in?
Black Fingernails, Red Wine is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
"Black Fingernails, Red Wine" was originally performed by Eskimo Joe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
Can a complete beginner play "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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