(G)Red, red (C)wine
(F)goes to my (C)head,
(F)makes me for (C)get that I
(F)still need her so.
(G)Red, red (C)wine,
(F)it’s up to (C)you.
(F)All I can (C)do, I’ve done.
(F)Mem ories won’t go;
(G)Red, red
mem o (G)ries won’t go.
I’d have (G)thought
that with (C)time,
(F)thoughts of you’d leave my head.
I was (G)wrong;
now I find
just one (F)thing makes me for get.
Red, red (C)wine,
(F)stay close to (C)me;
(F)don’t let me (C)be a lone.
It’s (F)tear ing a (G)part
my blue, blue heart.
I’d have (G)thought
that with (C)time,
(F)thoughts of you’d leave my head.
I was (G)wrong;
now I find
just one (F)thing makes me for get.
Red, red (C)wine,
(F)stay close to (C)me;
(F)don’t let me (C)be a lone.
It’s (F)tear ing a (G)part
my blue, blue heart.
I’d have my blue, blue heart.
(G)Red, red
Red, Red Wine by UB40
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Red, Red Wine" in?
- "Red, Red Wine" by UB40 is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Red, Red Wine" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Red, Red Wine" 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, Red Wine"?
- This arrangement of "Red, Red Wine" uses 4 chords: C, F, G, Gsus4. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Red, Red Wine" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by UB40 can I play here?
- Try "Kingston Town", "Red, Red Wine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.