Rio

· by Duran Duran

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Lyrics

Mov ing on the floor now, babe, you’re a (Am7)bird of par a (C5)dise.

Cher ry ice cream smile, I sup (A)pose it’s ver y nice.

With a (Em7)step to your left and a (C)flick to the right, you catch that mir ror way out (C5)west.

You know you’re (C)some thing spe cial and you (A)look like you’re the (C5)best.

Her name is (B)Ri o and she (D)danc es on the sand,

just like that (B)riv er twist ing (D)through a dust y land.

And when she (B)shines, she real ly shows you all she (A)can.

Oh, Ri o, (B)Ri o, dance a (D)cross the Ri o (A5)Grande.

I’ve seen you on the (C)beach and I’ve seen you on T (C5)V,

two

of a bil lion stars.

It means so (Em7)much to me,

like a birth day or a pret ty view.

But then, I’m (C)sure that you (A)know it’s just for you.

(A5)Grande.

Hey now, woo, look at that.

Did he near ly run you down?

At the (Em)end of the drive the (C)law men ar rive.

(A)You make me feel a live, a live, a live.

I’ll take my chance,

’cause (Cmaj13)luck is on my (Em)side or some thing.

I (C)know what you’re think ing.

I’ll (A)tell you some thing: I (C)know what you’re think ing.

Her name is (B)Ri o and she (D)danc es on the sand,

just like that (B)riv er twists a (D)cross the dust y land.

And when she shines, she real ly shows you all she (A)can.

Oh, Ri o, (B)Ri o, dance a (D)cross the Ri o (A5)Grande.

Her name is (B)Ri o; she don’t (D)need to un der stand.

And I might (B)find her if I’m (D)look ing like I can.

Oh, Ri o, Ri o, hear them shout a cross the (A)land,

the moun tains (B)in the north down (D)to the Ri o (A5)Grande.

(A5)Grande.

Rio by Duran Duran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rio” by Duran Duran in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 138 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rio" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Rio"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Rio" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Am7, Apow, Asus2, B, C, C#m, Cmaj, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duran Duran songs work for kids?: Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.