Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer

by Johnny Marks
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Lyrics

You know (F)Dash er and (Em)Danc er and (Dm)Pranc er and (C)Vix en, (F)Com et and (Em)Cu pid and (Dm)Don ner and (C)Blitz en; (Am)but do (Am(maj7))you re (Am7)call

(Am6)the most (D7)fa mous rein deer of (G7)all?

(C)Ru dolph the red nosed rein deer

had a ver y shin y (G7)nose.

And if you ev er saw it,

you would e ven say it (C)glows.

(C)All of the oth er rein deer

used to laugh and call him (G7)names.

They nev er let poor Ru dolph

you would e ven say it (C)glows.

join in an y rein deer (C)games.

Then one fog gy Christ mas Eve, (Dm7)San ta came to (Cmaj7)say:

β€œRu dolph, with your nose so bright, (Am)won’t you (D7)guide my (G7)sleigh to night?” (C)Then how the rein deer loved him

as they shout ed out with (G7)glee:

β€œRu dolph the red nosed rein deer,

you’ll go down in his to (C)ry!”

Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" by Johnny Marks in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 84 BPM.

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

About β€œRudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer”

Can I learn "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" with hands-separate practice in C at 84 BPM.
What key is "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" by Johnny Marks played in?
Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer 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 "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
"Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" was originally performed by Johnny Marks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Marks can I play here?
Try "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "A Holly Jolly Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.