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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ripple" by Grateful Dead: 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ripple" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ripple" by Grateful Dead. 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 "Ripple" 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 "Ripple" 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.