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I got a lit tle red to roost er, too la zy to crow to day.
I got a (C7)lit tle red to roost er, too la zy to crow to day.
He (D7)keeps ev ’ry thing in the barn yard up set tle red roost in ev ’ry (G)way.
The dogs be gin to bark, er, the hounds zy be gin to howl.
I got The (C7)dogs be gin to bark, er, the hounds zy be gin to howl.
He (D7)Watch out, ’ry all in you kin folk, my lit tle red roost er’s on the (G)prowl.
The
I tell you that (G)he keeps all the hens er,
fight ing a mong them selves.
Tell you that (C7)he keeps all the hens er,
fight ing a mong them selves.
He (D7)don’t want no hens in the barn yard lay ing eggs for no bod y (G)else.
Now if you (G)see my red the roost er,
please ing a send him home.
Said if you (C7)see my red the roost er,
please ing a send him home.
I (D7)had want no peace in the barn yard since ing the red roost er’s been (G)gone.
Now if you
Little Red Rooster — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Little Red Rooster" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Little Red Rooster”
- Can I play "Little Red Rooster" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 "Little Red Rooster" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Little Red Rooster" by Willie Dixon played in?
- Little Red Rooster 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 "Little Red Rooster"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little Red Rooster" 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 Rooster"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Red Rooster"?
- "Little Red Rooster" was originally performed by Willie Dixon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Red Rooster"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C7, D7, G, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Willie Dixon can I play here?
- Try "I'M READY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Little Red Rooster"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Little Red Rooster" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Little Red Rooster"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Little Red Rooster" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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