What key is "Redbone" in?

"Redbone" by Childish Gambino is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Redbone" 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 "Redbone" 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.

What chords are used in "Redbone"?

This arrangement of "Redbone" uses 8 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, Dm, Em7, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Redbone" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(Bb)Day light,

(Dm)I wake up feel in’ like you (C)won’t (Bb)play right.

(Dm)I used to know, but now that (C)shit don’t (Bb)feel right.

(Dm)It made me put a way (C)my pride.

(Bb)So long,

(Dm)you made a nig ga wait for (C)some (Bb)so long.

(Dm)You make it hard for a boy like (C)that to (Bb)go on.

(Dm)I’m wish in’ I could make (C)this mine,

oh.

If you (CN.C.)want it,

you can have it.

If you need it,

we can make it, oh.

If you want it,

you can have it.

But stay woke,

nig (Dm)gas creep in’.

They gon’ (Gm)find you,

gon’ catch (Dm)you sleep in’.

Ooh, now (C)stay woke,

nig (Dm)gas creep in’.

Now, don’t you (Bb)close your eyes.

(Bb)Too late,

(Dm)you wan na make it right, but (C)now it’s (Bb)too late.

(Dm)My pea nut but ter choc ’late (C)cake with (Bb)Kool Aid.

(Dm)I’m try in’ not to waste (C)my time.

If you (Gm)want it,

you (Dm)can have it.

If you (Gm)need it,

we (Dm)can make it, oh.

If you want it,

you (Dm)can have it.

But stay woke,

But (C)stay woke,

nig (Dm)gas creep in’.

They gon’ (Gm)find you,

gon’ catch (Dm)you sleep in’.

Ooh, now (C)stay woke,

nig (Dm)gas creep in’.

Now, don’t you (CN.C.)close your eyes.

But stay woke.

Redbone by Childish Gambino

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Redbone”

What key is "Redbone" in?: "Redbone" by Childish Gambino is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Redbone" 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 "Redbone" 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.
What chords are used in "Redbone"?: This arrangement of "Redbone" uses 8 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, Dm, Em7, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Redbone" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.