What key is "Lil' Red Riding Hood" in?

"Lil' Red Riding Hood" by Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lil' Red Riding Hood" 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 "Lil' Red Riding Hood" 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.

What chords are used in "Lil' Red Riding Hood"?

This arrangement of "Lil' Red Riding Hood" uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, C, D7, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Lil' Red Riding Hood" on piano?

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

Lyrics

(Em)Hey there, Lil’ Red (G)Rid ing Hood

you sure are look ing good.

(C)You’re ev ’ry thing a (B7)big bad wolf could (Em)want.

Lil’ Red (G)Rid ing Hood.

I don’t think lit tle big girls should

go walk ing in these (B7)spook y old woods a (Em)lone.

What big eyes you have

the kind of eyes that drive wolves mad.

So, (A7)just to see that you don’t get chased, I think I (D7)ought to walk with you for a ways.

What full lips you have

they’re sure to lure some one bad, so un (A7)til you get to grand ma’s place, I think you (D7)ought to walk with me and be safe.

(Em)Hey there, Lil’ Red (G)Rid ing Hood

you sure are look ing good.

(C)You’re ev ’ry thing a (B7)big bad wolf could (Em)want.

(Em)Hey there, Lil’ Red (G)Rid ing Hood

you sure are look ing good.

(C)You’re ev ’ry thing a (B7)big bad wolf could (Em)want.

Lil’ Red (G)Rid ing Hood.

I don’t think lit tle big girls should

go walk ing in these (B7)spook y old woods a (Em)lone.

What big eyes you have

the kind of eyes that drive wolves mad.

So, (A7)just to see that you don’t get chased, I think I (D7)ought to walk with you for a ways.

What full lips you have

they’re sure to lure some one bad, so un (A7)til you get to grand ma’s place, I think you (D7)ought to walk with me and be safe.

(Em)Hey there, Lil’ Red (G)Rid ing Hood

you sure are look ing good.

(C)You’re ev ’ry thing a (B7)big bad wolf could (Em)want.

(Em)want.

Lil' Red Riding Hood by Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lil' Red Riding Hood”

What key is "Lil' Red Riding Hood" in?: "Lil' Red Riding Hood" by Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lil' Red Riding Hood" 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 "Lil' Red Riding Hood" 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.
What chords are used in "Lil' Red Riding Hood"?: This arrangement of "Lil' Red Riding Hood" uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, C, D7, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Lil' Red Riding Hood" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.