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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Red, Red Wine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Red, Red Wine”
- Can I play "Red, Red Wine" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Red, Red Wine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Red, Red Wine" by UB40 played in?
- Red, Red Wine is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Red, Red Wine"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Red, Red Wine" 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, Red Wine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Red, Red Wine"?
- "Red, Red Wine" was originally performed by UB40. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Red, Red Wine"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, F, G, Gsus4. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by UB40 can I play here?
- Try "Kingston Town", "Red, Red Wine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Red, Red Wine"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Red, Red Wine" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Red, Red Wine"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Red, Red Wine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.