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)“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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 “Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer”

Where are the chord symbols for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" is in C.
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 — 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 — 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.
Does "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
What chords are in "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.