Well, it’s (G)Sat ur (CN.C.)day night and I just got paid, (CN.C.)fool a bout my mon ey in my try to save.
My (CN.C.)heart says, go, by the have a time, ’cause it’s (Eb9)Sat ur day night, and I feel a fine.
I’m gon na rip it up!
I’m gon na rock it up!
I’m gon na (C9)shake it up!
I’m gon na (G)ball it up!
I’m gon na (D7)rip it up!
and (C7)ball to (G)night.
I (G)got me (CN.C.)a date and I won’t be late, (CN.C.)picked a her my up ey in my eight y eight.
But (CN.C.)Shag on down if I so cial hall, when the (Eb9)joint I’m starts jump in’ I’ll have py ball.
I’m gon na rip it up!
I’m gon na rock it up!
I’m gon na (C9)shake it up!
I’m gon na (G)ball it up!
I’m gon na (D7)rip it up!
and (C7)ball to (G)night.
A (G)night.
Rip It Up by Little Richard
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Rip It Up”
- What key is "Rip It Up" in?
- "Rip It Up" by Little Richard is in the key of G with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Rip It Up" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Rip It Up" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Rip It Up"?
- This arrangement of "Rip It Up" uses 8 chords: C, C7, C9, D7, Ddim, Eb9, G, G6.
- How long does it take to learn "Rip It Up" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Little Richard can I play here?
- Try "TUTTI FRUTTI", "LONG TALL SALLY", "LUCILLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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