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(D5)I’d be rid in’ in a cab go in’ (Asus)down town, find in’ fac es I know in a (Bm7)big crowd, try’n’ to drink the pain a way,
mmm.
And (D)I’d be stay in’ out all night and nev er (A)go in’ home.
Girl, in’ you for I’d lose (Bm7)all con trol and in’ if I lost you.
I don’t know what I’d do.
There would be a (D)ri ot, break in’ of my heart.
I’d try to (A)fight it.
I could go out ev ’ry night, but I’d be (Bm7)ly in’ if I said I could live and breathe with out you.
There’d be a lot of (D)lone ly, wish in’ and pray in’ that you would (A)hold me.
I would do most an y thing, ba by, if (Bm)on ly you would come back to me, come back to me.
There would be a (D)ri ot,
oh, (A)yeah.
Ooh.
(D)I’d be check in’ on my phone and ev ’ry (A)min in’ ute, wait in’ ’round for to start (Bm7)ring in’ trol and in’ it would you.
you.
I don’t know what I’d do.
There would be a (D)ri ot, break in’ of my heart.
I’d try to (A)fight it.
I could go out ev ’ry night, but I’d be (Bm7)ly in’ if I said I could live and breathe with out you.
There’d be a lot of (D)lone ly, wish in’ and pray in’ that you would (A)hold me.
I would do most an y thing, ba by, if (Bm)on ly you would come back to me, come back to me.
There would be a (D)ri ot,
oh, (A)yeah.
Ooh.
(D)ri ot
if I ev er lost (Bm)you,
(G)if I ev er lost you.
(CN.C.)There would be a (D)ri ot, break in’ of my heart, I’d try to (A)fight it.
I could go out ev ’ry night, but I’d be ly in’ if I said I could (G)live and breathe.
There’d (A)be a lot of (D)ri ot
if I ev er lost (Bm)you.
(D)There would be, there would be a ri
ot,
(Bm)break in’ of my heart,
I’d try to (G)fight it.
There would be a (D)ri
(A)ot
if I ev er (Bm7)lost you.
Riot — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Riot" by Rascal Flatts: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 150 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 “Riot”
- What key is "Riot" by Rascal Flatts played in?
- Riot is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Riot"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Riot" 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 "Riot"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Riot"?
- "Riot" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Riot"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
- Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Riot" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Riot" by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Riot" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Riot" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.