Red, Red Wine

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

Red, red (G)wine,

go to my (G)head,

make me for (G)get that I

still need her (G)so.

Red, red (G)wine,

it’s up to (G)you.

All I can (G)do, I’ve done;

but mem ’ries won’t (G)go.

No, mem ’ries won’t (G)go.

I’d have (D)sworn

that with (G)time

thoughts of (C)you would leave my (G)head.

I was (D)wrong,

and I (G)find

just one (C)thing makes me for (D)get.

Red, red (G)wine,

stay close to (G)me.

Don’t let me (G)be a lone;

it’s tear ing a (G)part

my blue, blue (G)heart.

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 G, 86 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 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 Neil Diamond played in?
Red, Red Wine is arranged in the key of G 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 86 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 Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". 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.