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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Tide Is High" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 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 Eb 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.