Other arrangements of Red
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Red" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Red”
- Why does "Red" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Red".
- What key is "Red" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Red is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Red"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Red" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Red"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Red"?
- "Red" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Red"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Red"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Red".
- Can I see all the notes in "Red"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 130 BPM.