Riptide

by Vance Joy
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Lyrics

(Am)I was scared of den tists and the dark.

this (Am)I was scared of (G)pret ty girls and (C)start ing con ver sa tions.

All (Am)cow my friends are turn ing green;

you’re the (Am)ma gi cian’s as sist ant in their dream.

Ah (Am)ooh.

Ah (Am)oh,

and they (C)come un stuck.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

(Am)There’s this mov ie that I think you’ll like:

this (Am)guy de cides to (G)quit his job, and (C)heads to New York Cit y.

This (Am)cow boy’s run ning from him self,

you’re and (Am)she’s been liv ing on the high est shelf.

Ah (Am)ooh.

Ah (Am)oh,

and they (C)come un stuck.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

wrong.

(Am)I just wan na, I just wan na know

(C)if you’re gon na, if you’re gon na stay.

(Am)I just got ta, I just got ta know;

(C)I can’t have it, I can’t have it (F)an y oth er way.

I (Am)swear she’s des tined for the (C)screen;

(Am)clos est thing to (G)Mi chelle Pfeif fer (C)that you’ve ev er seen, oh.

(Am)La dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Oh, (Am)la dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Oh, (Am)la dy, (G)run ning down to the (C)rip tide, tak en a way to the (Am)dark side, (G)I wan na be your (C)left hand man.

I (Am)love you (G)when you’re sing ing that (C)song, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Oh, (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words (C)wrong, and I got a lump in my (Am)throat ’cause (G)you’re gon na sing the words wrong.

Riptide — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Riptide" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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 “Riptide”

What key is "Riptide" by Vance Joy played in?
Riptide 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 "Riptide"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Riptide" 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 "Riptide"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Riptide"?
"Riptide" was originally performed by Vance Joy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Riptide"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, Fmaj7, G.
What other songs by Vance Joy can I play here?
Try "MESS IS MINE", "LAY IT ON ME", "SATURDAY SUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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