Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · G7 · F · D7 · Am · Dm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords – Guitar

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords

Main chords: C, G, G7, F. Bridge adds D7, Am, Dm.

2
Bright, bouncy strum

Keep it cheerful and bouncy. Kids love singing along to this one!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G7
Had a very shiny nose,
G7
And if you ever saw it,
C
You would even say it glows.
 

Verse 2

 
C
All of the other reindeer
G7
Used to laugh and call him names.
G7
They never let poor Rudolph
C
Join in any reindeer games.
 

Bridge

 
F C
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Dm Am G
Santa came to say,
D7 Am
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
D7 G7
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

You need 7 Beginner-friendly chords: C, G, G7, F, D7, Am and Dm.

Is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 7 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
G7tap to play
Ftap to play
D7tap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · G7 · F · D7 · Am · Dm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords – Ukulele

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords

Main chords: C, G, G7, F. Bridge adds D7, Am, Dm.

2
Bright, bouncy strum

Keep it cheerful and bouncy. Kids love singing along to this one!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G7
Had a very shiny nose,
G7
And if you ever saw it,
C
You would even say it glows.
 

Verse 2

 
C
All of the other reindeer
G7
Used to laugh and call him names.
G7
They never let poor Rudolph
C
Join in any reindeer games.
 

Bridge

 
F C
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Dm Am G
Santa came to say,
D7 Am
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
D7 G7
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

You need 7 Beginner-friendly chords: C, G, G7, F, D7, Am and Dm.

Is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 7 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
G7tap to play
Ftap to play
D7tap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · G7 · F · D7 · Am · Dm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords – Piano

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords

Main chords: C, G, G7, F. Bridge adds D7, Am, Dm.

2
Bright, bouncy strum

Keep it cheerful and bouncy. Kids love singing along to this one!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G7
Had a very shiny nose,
G7
And if you ever saw it,
C
You would even say it glows.
 

Verse 2

 
C
All of the other reindeer
G7
Used to laugh and call him names.
G7
They never let poor Rudolph
C
Join in any reindeer games.
 

Bridge

 
F C
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Dm Am G
Santa came to say,
D7 Am
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
D7 G7
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

You need 7 Beginner-friendly chords: C, G, G7, F, D7, Am and Dm.

Is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 7 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
G7tap to play
Ftap to play
D7tap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · G7 · F · D7 · Am · Dm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords – Banjo

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords

Main chords: C, G, G7, F. Bridge adds D7, Am, Dm.

2
Bright, bouncy strum

Keep it cheerful and bouncy. Kids love singing along to this one!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G7
Had a very shiny nose,
G7
And if you ever saw it,
C
You would even say it glows.
 

Verse 2

 
C
All of the other reindeer
G7
Used to laugh and call him names.
G7
They never let poor Rudolph
C
Join in any reindeer games.
 

Bridge

 
F C
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Dm Am G
Santa came to say,
D7 Am
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
D7 G7
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

You need 7 Beginner-friendly chords: C, G, G7, F, D7, Am and Dm.

Is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 7 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
G7tap to play
Ftap to play
D7tap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · G7 · F · D7 · Am · Dm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords – Mandolin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords

Main chords: C, G, G7, F. Bridge adds D7, Am, Dm.

2
Bright, bouncy strum

Keep it cheerful and bouncy. Kids love singing along to this one!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G7
Had a very shiny nose,
G7
And if you ever saw it,
C
You would even say it glows.
 

Verse 2

 
C
All of the other reindeer
G7
Used to laugh and call him names.
G7
They never let poor Rudolph
C
Join in any reindeer games.
 

Bridge

 
F C
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Dm Am G
Santa came to say,
D7 Am
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
D7 G7
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

You need 7 Beginner-friendly chords: C, G, G7, F, D7, Am and Dm.

Is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 7 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
G7tap to play
Ftap to play
D7tap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · G7 · F · D7 · Am · Dm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chords – Harmonica

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords

Main chords: C, G, G7, F. Bridge adds D7, Am, Dm.

2
Bright, bouncy strum

Keep it cheerful and bouncy. Kids love singing along to this one!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G7
Had a very shiny nose,
G7
And if you ever saw it,
C
You would even say it glows.
 

Verse 2

 
C
All of the other reindeer
G7
Used to laugh and call him names.
G7
They never let poor Rudolph
C
Join in any reindeer games.
 

Bridge

 
F C
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Dm Am G
Santa came to say,
D7 Am
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
D7 G7
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

You need 7 Beginner-friendly chords: C, G, G7, F, D7, Am and Dm.

Is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 7 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

It was written by Traditional.