Red sails in the (G7)sun set,
way (Cm6)out on the (G)sea,
oh car ry my (Am7)loved one
home (D7)safe ly to (G)me.
He sailed at the (G7)dawn ing;
all (Cm6)day I’ve been (G)blue;
red sails in the (Am7)sun set,
I’m (D7)trust ing in (G)you.
(C)Swift
(Cm6)wings you must (G)bor row,
make straight for the (G)shore;
(C)we
(Cm6)mar ry to (G)mor row
and he goes sail ing no (D9)more.
Red sails in the (G7)sun set,
way (Cm6)out on the (G)sea,
oh car ry my (Am7)loved one
home (D7)safe ly to (Am7)me.
Red Sails In The Sunset by Hugh Williams
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Red Sails In The Sunset”
- What key is "Red Sails In The Sunset" in?
- "Red Sails In The Sunset" by Hugh Williams is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Red Sails In The Sunset" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Red Sails In The Sunset" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Red Sails In The Sunset" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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