The Tide Is High

by Blondie
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Tide Is High" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Tide Is High”

Why does "The Tide Is High" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Tide Is High".
What key is "The Tide Is High" by Blondie played in?
The Tide Is High is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Tide Is High"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Tide Is High" 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 "The Tide Is High"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Tide Is High"?
"The Tide Is High" was originally performed by Blondie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Tide Is High"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, Cm7, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Blondie can I play here?
Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Tide Is High"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Tide Is High".
Can I see all the notes in "The Tide Is High"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.