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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 it near,
(C)as it were your own?
It’s a hand me down,
the thoughts are bro ken.
Per haps
they’re bet ter and the dark left un (G)sung.
I don’t know,
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 not made
(C)by the hands of men.
There a is a road,
no thoughts ple high way,
be tween
the dawn ter and the dark left of (G)night.
And if you
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 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, 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.
Ripple — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ripple" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 127 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 “Ripple”
- Can I play "Ripple" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ripple" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Ripple" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Ripple 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 "Ripple"?
- The arrangement plays at 127 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ripple" 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 "Ripple"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ripple"?
- "Ripple" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ripple"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, Am, C, D, D7, G.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ripple"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ripple" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ripple"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ripple" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.