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There’s a (A7)red house o ver yon der.
That’s where my ba by stays.
Lord, there’s a red house o ver yon der.
Lord, that’s where my ba by (A7)stays.
I ain’t been home to see my ba by
in nin ty nine and one half days.
Wait a (A7)min ute, some thing’s wrong here.
The key won’t un lock this door.
Wait a min ute, some thing’s wrong.
Lord, have mer cy, this key won’t un lock this (A7)door.
Some thing’s go ing wrong here.
I have a (E7)bad, bad feel in’
that my ba by don’t live here no (A7)more.
(A7)min ute, some thing’s wrong here.
The key won’t un lock this door.
Wait a min ute, some thing’s wrong.
Lord, have mer cy, this key won’t un lock this (A7)door.
Some thing’s go ing wrong here.
I have a (E7)bad, bad feel in’
that my ba by don’t live here no (A7)more.
Well, I might as well, uh, go back o ver yon der
way back a mong the hill.
Lord, I (D7)might as well go back o ver yon der
way back yon der ’cross the hill.
’Cause if my ba by don’t love me no more,
I (CN.C.)know her
sis ter will.
Red House — Simple Sheet Music
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"Red House" 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 A, 66 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 House”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Red House"?
- 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 "Red House" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
- Red House is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Red House"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Red House" 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 House"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Red House"?
- "Red House" was originally performed by Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Red House"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, Bb7, C, D7, E7.
- What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
- Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". 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 "Red House". Key of A, 66 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.