Learn "RIPPLE" by Grateful Dead on Piano

Master "RIPPLE" by Grateful Dead with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 127 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

If my words did glow with the gold of (C)sun shine, and my tunes were played on the harp un strung, would you hear my voice come through the (C)mu sic? Would you hold (G)was it near, (C)as it were your own? It’s a hand me down, the thoughts sim are bro ken. Per haps they’re bet ter and the dark left un (G)sung. I don’t know, go, don’t real ly (C)care. low. (G)Let there be songs to fill the air. (Am)Rip ple in still (D7)wa ter, when there is no peb ble tossed, nor (A7)wind to blow. Reach out your hand if your cup be (C)emp ty. If your cup is full, may it be a gain. Let you it be known, there is a (C)foun tain Would you that (G)was not made (C)by the hands of men. There a is a road, no thoughts sim ple high way, be tween the dawn ter and the dark left of (G)night. And if you go, no one may (C)fol low. (G)The path is for your steps a lone. (Am)Rip ple in still (D7)wa ter, when there is no peb ble tossed, nor (A7)wind to blow. Reach out your hand You who choose to lead da must fol low, but if you fall, you fall a lone. If you should stand, then who’s to (C)guide you? (G)If I knew the (D)way, (C)I would take you home. La dee da da da. la lead da da da da, da da da da da da da da, La da da da, da da da (C)da da, (G)da I da da, (D)way, (C)la da da da home. La dee da da da. (G)da.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
127 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Ripple" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.