Riptide

by Vance Joy

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Lyrics

(Am)I was scared of (G)den tists and the dark.

this (Am)I was scared of (G)pret ty girls and (C)start ing con ver sa tions.

All (Am)cow my friends are turn ing (C)green;

you’re the (Am)ma gi cian’s as (G)sis tant in their (C)dreams.

Ah, (Am)oh.

Ah, (Am)oh,

and they (C)come un stuck.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

(Am)There’s this mov ie (G)that I think you’ll like:

this (Am)guy de cides to (G)quit his job, and (C)heads to New York Cit y.

This (Am)cow boy’s run ning from him (C)self,

you’re and (Am)she’s been liv ing (G)on the high est (C)shelf.

Ah, (Am)oh.

Ah, (Am)oh,

and they (C)come un stuck.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

wrong.

(Am)I just wan na, I just wan na (G)know

(C)if you’re gon na, if you’re gon na (Fmaj7)stay.

(Am)I just got ta, I just got ta (G)know;

(C)I can’t have it, I can’t have it (F)an y oth er way.

I (Am)swear she’s (G)des tined for the (C)screen;

(Am)clos est thing to (G)Mi chelle Pfeif fer (C)that you’ve ev er seen, oh.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Oh.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Oh.

(Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words (C)wrong, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Riptide by Vance Joy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Riptide” by Vance Joy 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Riptide" 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 "Riptide"?
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.