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(Am)I was scared of den tists and the dark.
This (Am)I was scared of (G)pret ty girls and (C)start ing con ver sa tions.
Oh, (Am)all my friends are turn ing green.
You’re the (Am)ma gi cian’s as sis tant in their dream.
Ah (Am)ooh.
Ah.
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, yeah.
And I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you gon na sing the words wrong.
(Am)There’s this mov ie that I think you’ll like.
This (Am)guy de cides to (G)quit his job (C)heads to New York Cit y.
This (Am)cow
ning from him self.
And (Am)she’s been liv ing on the high est shelf.
Ah (Am)ooh.
Ah.
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, yeah.
And I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you gon na sing the words wrong.
(Am)I just wan na, I just wan na know,
(C)if you’re gon na, if you’re gon na stay.
(Am)I just got ta, I just got ta 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 Pfei ffer (C)that you’ve ev er seen.
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, yeah.
And I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you 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, yeah.
And I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you gon na sing the words wrong.
Oh, (Am)throat ’cause (G)you gon na sing the words wrong.
Yeah, I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you gon na sing the words wrong.
Riptide — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Riptide" by Vance Joy. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Riptide”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Riptide" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Riptide".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Riptide" by Vance Joy in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Riptide" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Riptide"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Riptide", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Riptide" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Riptide"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Riptide"?
- "Riptide" was originally performed by Vance Joy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Vance Joy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Vance Joy: "Fire And The Flood". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Riptide" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Riptide" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.