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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Red, Red Wine" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Red, Red Wine" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Red, Red Wine" is in G.
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.
Does "Red, Red Wine" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Red, Red Wine" is in the key of G at 86 BPM.
What chords are in "Red, Red Wine"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.