What key is "Red" in?

"Red" by Taylor Swift is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Red" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Red" 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 "Red"?

This arrangement of "Red" uses 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Red" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Lov ing him is like (A)driv ing a new Ma se ra (C#m)ti down a dead end street.

(A)Fast er than the wind, pas sion (C#m)ate as sin, end ing so (B)sud den ly.

Lov ing him is like (A)try’n’ to change your mind once you’re (C#m)al read y fly’n’ through the free fall,

like the (A)col ors in au tumn so bright, just be fore they lose it all.

Los ing him was (A)blue like I’d nev er known.

Miss ing him was (B)dark gray, all a lone.

For get ting him was (A)like try’n’ to know some bod y you nev er met.

But lov ing him was (A)red.

Lov ing him was (A)red.

Touch ing him was like (A)re al iz ing all you ev er (C#m)want ed was right there in front (B)of you.

Mem o riz ing him was as (A)eas y as know’n’ all the words to your old fa v’rite (B)song.

Fight ing with him was like (A)try’n’ to solve a cross word and re (C#m)al iz in’ there’s no right an swer.

Re gret ting him was like (A)wish ing you nev er found out that love could be that strong.

Los ing him was (A)blue, like I’d nev er known.

Miss ing him was (B)dark gray, all a lone.

For get ting him was (A)like try’n’ to know some bod y you’ve nev er met.

But lov ing him was (A)red,

oh, red,

burn in’ red.

Re mem ber ing him comes in (A)flash backs and ech oes.

Tell my self it’s (C#m)time now, got ta let go.

But (E)mov ing on from (A)him is im pos si ble when (E)I still see it all in my head

in burn ing red.

Burn ing, it was (A)red.

Oh, los ing him was (A)blue, like I’d nev er known.

Miss ing him was (B)dark gray, all a lone.

For get ting him was (A)like try’n to know some bod y you’ve nev er met.

’Cause lov ing him was (A)red,

yeah, yeah, red.

A burn in’ red.

And that’s (A)why he’s spin nin’ ’round in my head.

(B)Comes back to me burn in’ red.

Yeah, yeah.

His love is like (A)driv ing a new Ma se ra (C#m)ti down a dead end street.

Red by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Red”

What key is "Red" in?: "Red" by Taylor Swift is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Red" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Red" 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 "Red"?: This arrangement of "Red" uses 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Red" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.