Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer

by Johnny Marks
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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)β€œRu 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:

β€œRu dolph, the red nosed rein deer,

(Gdim)you’ll go down in (G7)his to (C)ry!”

Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" in visual bar notation β€” 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.

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Why does "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer".
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 140 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer".
Can I see all the notes in "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
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.