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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Little Red Rooster" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Little Red Rooster"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Little Red Rooster". Key of G, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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