Riot

by Rascal Flatts
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Riot" by Rascal Flatts 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 D, 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Riot”

Can I learn "Riot" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Riot" with hands-separate practice in D at 150 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Riot"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Riot" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Riot"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Riot" is in the key of D at 150 BPM.