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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Tide Is High" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 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 “The Tide Is High”
- Can I play "The Tide Is High" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Tide Is High" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Tide Is High"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Tide Is High" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Tide Is High"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Tide Is High" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.