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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rip It Up" by Little Richard: 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 G, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rip It Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rip It Up" by Little Richard. 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 "Rip It Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Rip It Up" 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.