Other arrangements of Roxanne
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
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)
Oh
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
4 people have learned this song
Learn "Roxanne" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Roxanne”
- Can I play "Roxanne" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Roxanne" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Roxanne"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Roxanne" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Roxanne"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Roxanne" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
More piano songs by The Police
See all The Police songs →More songs you might like
EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC
The Police
WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER
The Police
CAN'T STAND LOSING YOU
The Police
MURDER BY NUMBERS
The Police
DON'T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME
The Police
I BURN FOR YOU
The Police
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
The Police
SO LONELY
The Police
If You Could Read My Mind
Gordon Lightfoot
KING OF PAIN
The Police
WALKING ON THE MOON
The Police
I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG
Otis Redding