Lyrics
(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.
All of the oth er rein deer
used to laugh and call him (G7)names.
They nev er let poor Ru dolph
join in an y rein deer (C)games.
(F)Then one (F#dim)fog gy (C)Christ mas (C#dim)Eve, (Dm7)San ta (G7)came to (C)say,
(G)“Ru dolph, with your (G#dim)nose so bright, (D7)won’t you guide my (G7)sleigh to night?” (C)Then how the rein deer loved him
as they shout ed out with (G7)glee:
“Ru dolph, the red nosed rein deer,
(Gdim)you’ll go down in (G7)his to (C)ry!”
Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer by Johnny Marks
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer”
- What key is "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" in?
- "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" by Johnny Marks is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" 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 "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.