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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Red Rubber Ball" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 120 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 Rubber Ball”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Red Rubber Ball"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Red Rubber Ball". Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


