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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Black Fingernails, Red Wine" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Black Fingernails, Red Wine"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Black Fingernails, Red Wine". Key of G, 124 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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