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Pick a learning view.
If my words did glow
with the gold of (F)sun shine,
and my tunes
were played
on the harp
un strung, would you hear my voice
come through the (F)mu sic?
Would you hold
it not near,
(F)as it were your own?
It’s a hand me down,
the thoughts are (F)bro ken.
Per haps
they’re bet ter
the left un (C)sung.
And I don’t know,
don’t real ly (F)care.
low.
(C)Let there be songs
to fill the air.
(Dm)Rip
ple in
still (G7)wa ter,
when there is no peb ble tossed,
nor (D7)wind to blow.
Reach out your hand
if your cup be (F)emp ty.
If your cup
is full,
may it be
a gain.
Let it hear be known,
there is a (F)foun tain
you hold
was not made
(F)by the hands of men.
There a is a road,
no sim ple (F)high way,
be tween
the dawn ter
the dark of (C)night.
And if you go,
no one may (F)fol low.
(C)That path is for
your steps a lone.
(Dm)Rip
ple in
still (G7)wa ter,
when there is no peb ble tossed,
nor (D7)wind to blow.
Reach out your hand
You who choose
to lead must (F)fol low,
but if
you fall, you fall a lone.
If you should stand,
then who’s to (F)guide you?
(C)If I knew the (G)way,
(F)I would take you (C)home.
La dee da da da,
la da da (F)da da,
da da
da da da da da da.
La da da da,
da da da (F)da da.
(C)Da I da da (G)da,
(F)la da da da (C)home.
La dee da da da, (C)da.
Ripple — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ripple" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ripple" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ripple" is in C.
- What key is "Ripple" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Ripple is arranged in the key of C 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 120 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 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.
- Does "Ripple" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ripple" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ripple"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.