Ridin' The Storm Out

by REO Speedwagon
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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.

Ridin' The Storm Out — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ridin' The Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Ridin' The Storm Out”

What key is "Ridin' The Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon played in?
Ridin' The Storm Out is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ridin' The Storm Out"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ridin' The Storm Out" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ridin' The Storm Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ridin' The Storm Out"?
"Ridin' The Storm Out" was originally performed by REO Speedwagon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ridin' The Storm Out"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, D, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by REO Speedwagon can I play here?
Try "CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING", "KEEP ON LOVING YOU", "TAKE IT ON THE RUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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