Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer

by Johnny Marks
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You know (Dm7)Dash er and (Em7)Danc er and (Dm7)Pranc er and (Cmaj7)Vix en, (Dm7)Com et and (Em7)Cu pid and (Dm7)Don ner and (Cmaj7)Blitz en, (Am)but do (E7)you re (Am)call

the most (Am7)fa mous (D7)rein deer of (G7)all?

(C)Ru dolph the red nosed rein deer

had a ver y (C)shin y (G)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 (C)call him (G)names.

They nev er let poor Ru dolph

you would e ven say it (C)glows.

join in an y rein deer (C)games.

(F)Then one fog gy (C)Christ mas Eve, (Dm)San ta (G7)came to (C)say,

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

as they shout ed (C)out with (G)glee,

β€œRu dolph the red nosed rein deer,

you’ll go down in his to (C)ry!”

(G)You’ll go (C#m)down in (G7)his to (C)ry!

Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer β€” Simple Sheet Music

"Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 96 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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 96 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer". Key of C, 96 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.