Rip It Up
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Standard tuning.
A (Tacet)
'Cause it's Saturday nite and I just got paid
A (Tacet)
Fool about my money don't try to save
A (Tacet)
My heart says go, go
A (Tacet)
Have a time 'cause it's Saturday nite
And I'm feelin' fine
D9
I'm gonna rip it up
A
I'm gonna rock it up
D9
I'm gonna shake it up
A
I'm gonna ball it up
E9 D9 (Tacet)
I'm gonna rip it up
A
And ball tonite
I got a date and I won't be late
Pick her up in my '88'
Shag it on down to the union hall
When the music starts jumpin'
I'll have a ball
Along about 10 I'll be flying high
Rocking on out into the sky
I don't care if I spend my gold
'Cause tonite I'm gonna be one happy soul
How to play Rip It Up
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.