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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Red, Red Wine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Red, Red Wine" by UB40. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Red, Red Wine" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Red, Red Wine" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.