Learn "REDBONE" by Childish Gambino on Piano

Master "REDBONE" by Childish Gambino with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Hip-Hop/Rap arrangement is in the key of G at 80 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

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. But stay woke.

Song Details

Category
Hip-Hop/Rap
Key
G
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Redbone" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.