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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Tide Is High" by Blondie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "The Tide Is High" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Tide Is High" by Blondie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Tide Is High" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Tide Is High" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.