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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Red" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Red" 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. "Red" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Red" 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. "Red" is in the key of E at 130 BPM.
- What chords are in "Red"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.