Red
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Intro:
Dmaj7 C#7 A
Dmaj7 C#7 A
[Refrão]
Dmaj7 C#7 F#m
Ooh, I need you to myself
Dmaj7
If only for my health
C#7 F#m
On the red leather chair
Dmaj7
Your hands run through my hair
C#7 F#m
Like you run through my mind
Dmaj7
A half full glass of wine
C#7 Bm
The roses on the bed
C#7 Dmaj7
I need you to be mine
[Verso 1]
Listen I just made a list of souls
C#7
That I've been dying to sing this for
Amaj7
Paint your picture on the wall
D#dim
But I doubt you'll ever call
Dmaj7
And I know what I'm gonna see tonight
C#7 F#m7
Just a silhouette and I wish that wasn't all
B7 C#7
Wish that wasn't all
Bm
Softly
Amaj7
speaking
G#dim C#7 F#m
the words I long to hear
Bm
Just say
Amaj7
you'll stay
G#m C#7
inside my cage
[Refrão]
Dmaj7 C#7 F#m
Ooh, I need you to myself
Dmaj7
If only for my health
C#7 F#m
On the red leather chair
Dmaj7
Your hands run through my hair
C#7 F#m
Like you run through my mind
Dmaj7
A half full glass of wine
C#7 Bm
The roses on the bed
C#7 Dmaj7
I need you to be mine
[Verso 2]
C# Bm7
Cuz I'm keeping a list of souls
F#m
That I've been dying to sing this for
D C#
Baby, you could have it all
F#m
But I doubt you'll ever call
Dmaj7 C#7 A
Dmaj7 C#7 F#m G#
[Ponte]
Dmaj7 C#7 A Dmaj7
Why can't I be the one for you?
C#7 F#m G#
Why can't I be the one
Dmaj7 C#7 A
Dmaj7 C#7 F#m G#
[Refrão]
F#m
Ooh, I need you to myself
Dmaj7
If only for my health
C#7 F#m
On the red leather chair
Dmaj7
Your hands run through my hair
C#7 F#m
Like you run through my mind
Dmaj7
A half full glass of wine
C#7 Bm
The roses on the bed
C#7 Dmaj7
I need you to be mine
[Ponte]
C#7 A Dmaj7
Why can't I be the one for you?
C#7 F#m G# Dmaj7
Why can't I be the one for you?
C#7 A Dmaj7
Why can't I be the one for you?
C#7 F#m G#
Why can't I be the one for you?
How to play Red
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.