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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Little Red Rooster" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 110 BPM.
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About “Little Red Rooster”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Little Red Rooster" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Little Red Rooster" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Little Red Rooster" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Little Red Rooster" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Little Red Rooster"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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