Learn "RIDIN' THE STORM OUT" by REO Speedwagon on Piano

Master "RIDIN' THE STORM OUT" by REO Speedwagon with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 140 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

Rid in’ the storm out, wait in’ (G)for the thaw out, on a full moon night in the Rock y Moun tain win ter. The wine (G)bot tle’s low, (G)fright ’ning. but it’s watch (G)kind ing for the light snow, (G)life in the cit y. Think ing a bout what I’ve been miss (G)gives ing in the cit y. give. And I’m not miss ing a (Am)thing, (D)watch ing the full moon (Am)cross ing the range. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. La dy’s be side me. She’s in’ (G)there to guide me. on She says that all a lone we’ve fi n’lly found our home. The wind (G)out side is (G)fright ’ning. but it’s watch (G)kind er than the light ning (G)life in the cit y. Think A hard life to live, but it (G)gives ing back the what you give. And I’m not miss ing a (Am)thing, (D)watch ing the full moon (Am)cross ing the range. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out. Rid (G)in’ the (Am)storm out.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
140 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Ridin' The Storm Out" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.