The (Bb)tide is high but I’m (Eb)hold in’ (F)on, (Bb)I’m gon na be your (Eb)num ber (F)one.
(Bb)I’m not the kind a girl (Eb)who gives up (F)just like (Bb)that,
oh, (Eb)no.
It’s (Bb)not the things you do that tease and (Eb)hurt me (F)bad, (Bb)but it’s the way you do the things you (Eb)do to (F)me, (Bb)I’m not the kind a girl (Eb)who gives up (F)just like (Bb)that,
oh, (Eb)no.
The (Bb)tide is high but I’m (Eb)hold in’ (F)on, (Bb)I’m gon na be your (Eb)num ber (F)one,
(Eb)num
ber (F)one.
(Bb)Ev ’ry things girl wants that you to (Eb)be her (F)man,
(Bb)but I’ll the wait my dear, the till it’s (Eb)my to (F)turn,
(Bb)I’m not the kind a girl (Eb)who gives up (F)just like (Bb)that,
oh, (Eb)no.
The (Bb)tide is high but I’m (Eb)hold in’ (F)on,
(Bb)I’m gon na be your (Eb)num ber (F)one,
(Eb)num
ber (F)one.
(Eb)num
ber (F)one,
(Eb)num
ber (F)one.
The (Bb)tide is high but I’m (Eb)hold in’ (F)on,
(Bb)I’m gon na be your (Eb)num ber (F)one.
The (Bb)tide is high but I’m (Eb)hold in’ (F)on,
(Bb)I’m gon na be your (Eb)num ber (F)one.
The (Eb)num ber (F)one.
The Tide Is High by Blondie
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “The Tide Is High”
- What key is "The Tide Is High" in?
- "The Tide Is High" by Blondie is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Tide Is High" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Tide Is High" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Tide Is High"?
- This arrangement of "The Tide Is High" uses 4 chords: Bb, Cm7, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Tide Is High" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Blondie can I play here?
- Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.