Other arrangements of Rio
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Rio" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Rio”
- Can I play "Rio" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Rio" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Rio" by Duran Duran played in?
- Rio is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rio"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rio" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rio"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rio"?
- "Rio" was originally performed by Duran Duran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rio"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Am7, Apow, Asus2, B, C, C#m, Cmaj, +8 more.
- What other songs by Duran Duran can I play here?
- Try "THE REFLEX", "COME UNDONE", "ORDINARY WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Rio"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Rio" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Rio"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rio" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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