Rip It Up

by Little Richard
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Lyrics

Well, it’s (G)Sat ur (CN.C.)day night and I just got paid, (CN.C.)fool a bout my mon ey in don’t my try to save.

My (CN.C.)heart says, go, by go 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 in my eight y eight.

But (CN.C.)Shag on down if go 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rip It Up" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 140 BPM.

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About “Rip It Up”

What key is "Rip It Up" by Little Richard played in?
Rip It Up is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rip It Up"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rip It Up" 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 "Rip It Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rip It Up"?
"Rip It Up" was originally performed by Little Richard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rip It Up"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, C7, C9, D7, Ddim, Eb9, G, G6.
What other songs by Little Richard can I play here?
Try "TUTTI FRUTTI", "LONG TALL SALLY", "LUCILLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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