Little Red Corvette

by Prince
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Lyrics

I (F)guess I should have known by the (G)way U parked your car side (Am)ways that it would n’t last.

(F)free.

’Cause See, (F)you’re the kind of per son who be (G)lieves in mak ing out once, of the (Am)love ’em and leave ’em fast.

fore (F)me.

I (F)guess I must be dumb ’cuz U had a (G)pock et full of hors es, (Am)Tro jan and some of them used.

(F)class.

But it was (F)Sat ur day night, I guess that (G)makes it al right, and U say, (Am)“What have I got to lose?” nough gas?” And, ba by, I say: (Fmaj7)Lit tle red Cor vette,

(F)ba by, you’re much too (Am7)fast.

(F)Lit tle red Cor vette,

(F)got U need a love that’s (G)gon na last.

(F)Guess I should have closed my eyes (G)when U drove me to the (Am)place where your hors es run (F)free.

’Cause I (F)felt a lit tle ill son when I (G)saw in all the pic tures of the (Am)jock eys that were there be fore (F)me.

Be (F)lieve it or not dumb ’cuz U I a (G)start ed to wor ry, es, (Am)won dered if I had e nough (F)class.

But it was (F)Sat ur day night, I guess that (G)makes it al right, and U say, (Am)“Ba by, have you got e nough gas?” And, ba by, Oh, yeah.

(Fmaj7)Lit tle red Cor vette,

(F)ba by, you’re much too (Am7)fast.

(F)Lit tle red Cor vette,

(F)got to find a love that’s (G)gon na last.

(G)gon na last.

A (Am)bod y like yours ought to be in jail ’cause it’s on the verge of be ing ob (F)scene.

(Dm7)Move o ver, ba by, (Em7)give me the keys, I’m gon na (Gsus)try to tame your lit tle red love ma chine, yeah!

(F)need to find a love that’s (G)gon na last.

(F)Lit tle red Cor vette,

(F)ba by, you’re much too (Am7)fast.

(F)Lit tle red Cor vette, U need a love, U (F)need a love you’re that’s, na (G)oh, that’s gon na last.

in to the (F)Lit tle red Cor vette,

(F)ba by, you’ve got slow (Am7)down.

(F)Lit tle red Cor vette, ’cause if you don’t, ’cause (F)if you don’t, you’re gon na (G)run your bod y right in to the (F)ground.

Little Red Corvette — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Little Red Corvette" by Prince: 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 A, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Little Red Corvette”

What key is "Little Red Corvette" by Prince played in?
Little Red Corvette is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Red Corvette"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Little Red Corvette" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Little Red Corvette"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Little Red Corvette"?
"Little Red Corvette" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Prince can I play here?
Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Little Red Corvette" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Little Red Corvette" by Prince. 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 "Little Red Corvette" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Little Red Corvette" 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.