Red

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

Lov ing him is like (Bb)driv ing a new Ma ser (Dm)a ti down a dead end (C)street.

(Bb)Fast er than the wind, pas sion (Dm)ate as sin, end ing so (C)sud den ly.

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

like the (Bb)col ors on au tumn so bright, just be fore they (C)lose it all.

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

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

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

But lov ing him was (Bb)red.

Lov ing him was (Bb)red.

Touch ing him was like (Bb)re al iz ing all you ev er (Dm)want ed was right there in front (C)of you.

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

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

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

Oh, (C)red,

burn in’ red.

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

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

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

in burn ing red.

Burn in’, it was (Bb)red.

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

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

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

’Cause lov ing him was (Bb)red,

yeah, yeah,

(C)red.

A burn in’ (Bb)red.

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

(C)Comes back to me burn in’ red.

Yeah, yeah.

His love is like (Bb)driv ing a new Ma ser (Dm)a ti down a dead end street.

Red — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Red" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Red”

Can I learn "Red" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Red" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
What key is "Red" by Taylor Swift played in?
Red is arranged in the key of F 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Red" 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 "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 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Red"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Red" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Red"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Red" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.