Red, Red Wine

by UB40
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Red, Red Wine" by UB40 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Red, Red Wine

Can I learn "Red, Red Wine" 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, Red Wine" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Red, Red Wine"?
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, Red Wine" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Red, Red Wine"?
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, Red Wine" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

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