Red Rubber Ball

by The Cyrkle
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Lyrics

(Bb)I should have (Dm)known

you’d (Eb)bid crets me fare (Bb)well.

There’s a les son to be (Dm)learned from this and I (Eb)learned it ver y (F7)well.

The (Eb)Now I know you’re (F)not the on ly (Bb)star fish in the (Gm)sea.

If I (Cm)nev er hear your (Dm)name a gain it’s (Eb)all the same to (D7)me.

And I (Gm)think it’s gon na be all right.

(Cm)Yeah, the worst is o ver.

Now the (F)morn ing sun is shin ing like a (Eb)red rub ber (Bb)ball.

(Bb)You nev er (Dm)cared

for (Eb)bid ing I’d con (Bb)fide.

For a you I’m just an (Dm)or na ment, and I (Eb)some thing for your (F7)pride.

The (Eb)Al ways run ning, (F)nev er car ing, (Bb)that’s the life you (Gm)live.

If I (Cm)Sto len min utes (Dm)of your time were (Eb)all you had to (D7)give.

And I (Gm)think it’s gon na be all right.

(Cm)Yeah, the worst is o ver.

Now the (F)morn ing sun is shin ing like a (Eb)red rub ber (Bb)ball.

The (Bb)sto ry’s the (Dm)past

with (Eb)bid ing to re (Bb)call.

I’ve a got my life to (Dm)live na ment, and I (Eb)don’t need you at (F7)all.

The (Eb)roll er coast er (F)ride we took is (Bb)near ly at an (Gm)end.

If I (Cm)bought my tick et (Dm)with my tears, that’s (Eb)all I’m gon na (D7)spend.

And I (Gm)think it’s gon na be all right.

(Cm)Yeah, the worst is o ver.

Now the (F)morn ing sun is shin ing like a (Eb)red rub ber (Bb)ball.

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Red Rubber Ball — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Red Rubber Ball" by The Cyrkle: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Red Rubber Ball”

What key is "Red Rubber Ball" by The Cyrkle played in?
Red Rubber Ball is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Red Rubber Ball"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Red Rubber Ball" 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 Rubber Ball"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Red Rubber Ball"?
"Red Rubber Ball" was originally performed by The Cyrkle. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Red Rubber Ball"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Cm, D7, Dm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, F7, +1 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Red Rubber Ball" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Red Rubber Ball" by The Cyrkle. 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 Rubber Ball" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Rubber Ball" 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.