Roxanne

by The Police
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Lyrics

Rox (Gm)loved you since I knew ya You don’t have I to n’t talk down to ya

I (Cm)have to tell you just how I (Fsus)feel you don’t have to (Gsus)sell your bod y to the night

Rox I my mind is made up

you don’t have to (Ebmaj7)put a way your make to up night

told you the streets for (Gsus)mon ey again you don’t care if it’s wrong or if it’s right.

Rox anne

you don’t have to (Gsus)put on the red light

Rox anne

you don’t have to (Gsus)put on the red light.

(Cm)Rox (Bb)anne (put on the red light)

(Eb)Rox (F)anne (put on the red light)

(F)Rox (Gm)anne (put on the red light)

(F)Rox (Bb)anne (F)(put on the red light)

(Eb)Rox (F)anne (put on the red light)

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I (Bb)(put on the red light)

Rox anne (put on the red light)

Rox anne (put on the red light)

(F)Rox (Bb)anne (put on the red light)

Rox anne (put on the red light)

Rox anne (put on the red light)

(F)Rox (Bb)anne

Roxanne — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Roxanne" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 BPM.

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

About “Roxanne

Why does "Roxanne" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Roxanne".
What key is "Roxanne" by The Police played in?
Roxanne is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Roxanne"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Roxanne" 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 "Roxanne"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Roxanne"?
"Roxanne" was originally performed by The Police. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Roxanne"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Fsus4, G7, +2 more.
What other songs by The Police can I play here?
Try "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN", "MURDER BY NUMBERS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Roxanne"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Roxanne".
Can I see all the notes in "Roxanne"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 140 BPM.

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