What key is "Lady In Red" in?

"Lady In Red" by Chris de Burgh is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lady In Red" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lady In Red" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Lady In Red" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Chris de Burgh can I play here?

Try "LADY IN RED", "A SPACEMAN CAME TRAVELLING", "A Spaceman Came Travelling". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen you look ing so love ly as you did to night;

I’ve (D7)nev er seen you (D7)shine so (Gm)bright.

Mm mm mm.

(Eb)maz ing.

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen so man y men ask you if you want ed to dance.

They’re (D7)look ing for a (D7)lit tle ro (Gm)mance

giv en half a (Eb)chance.

I have (Cm7)nev er seen that dress you’re wear ing, or the (F7)high lights in your hair that catch your eyes.

I have been blind.

The (F7)la dy in red

is (F)danc ing with (Gm)me,

(F)cheek to cheek.

There’s no bod y here,

it’s just you and me.

It’s where I wan na be.

But I hard ly know

this (D)beau ty by my side.

I’ll nev er for get

the (F)way you look to night.

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen you look ing so gor geous as you did to night;

I’ve (D7)nev er seen you (D7)shine so (Gm)bright.

You were mm.

(Eb)maz ing.

I’ve (Bb)nev er seen so man y want to you there you by ed your side,

and (D7)when you turned to (D7)me tle and (Gm)smiled

it took my a (Eb)way.

I have (Cm7)nev er had that such a feel ing, such a (F7)feel ing of com plete and ut ter love,

as I do to

The (F7)la dy in red

is (F)danc ing with (Gm)me,

(F)cheek to cheek.

There’s no bod y here,

it’s just you and me.

It’s where I wan na be.

But I hard ly know

this (D)beau ty by my side.

I’ll nev er for get

the (F)way you look to night.

I nev er will for (Cm)get

the (F)way you look

to night.

The (Fsus)la dy in red.

My (Fsus)la dy in (Bb)red.

Lady In Red by Chris de Burgh

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lady In Red”

What key is "Lady In Red" in?: "Lady In Red" by Chris de Burgh is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lady In Red" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lady In Red" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lady In Red" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Chris de Burgh can I play here?: Try "LADY IN RED", "A SPACEMAN CAME TRAVELLING", "A Spaceman Came Travelling". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.