Riptide
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STANDARD TUNING
NO CAPO
(*= one strum)
Am* G* C*
I was scared of dentists and the dark
Am* G* C*
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Am* G* C*
All my friends are turning green
Am* G* C*
You're the magicians assistant in their dreams
Am G C F* C
Ooooooh ooh
Am G C*
Ooooooh, and they come unstuck
Am G C
Lady, running down to the riptide
Am
Taken away to the dark side
G C F*
I wanna be your left hand man
Am G C
I love you when you're singing that song and
Am
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
G C
You're gonna sing the words wrong
Am G C F* C*
There's this movie that I think you'd like
Am G C
This guy decides to quit his job and heads to New York City
Am G C F* C*
This cowboy's running from himself
Am G C F* C*
And she's been living on the highest shelf
Am G C F* C
Ooooooh ooh
Am G C*
Ooooh, and they come unstuck
Am G C
Lady, running down to the riptide
Am
Taken away to the dark side
G C F*
I wanna be your left hand man
Am G C
I love you when you're singing that song and
Am
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
G C F* C*
You're gonna sing the words wrong
Am G F* G*
I just wanna, I just wanna know
C F G* C*
If you're gonna, if you're gonna stay
Am G F* G*
I just gotta, I just gotta know
C Am F C G
I can't have it, I can't have it any other way
Am* G* C*
I swear she's destined for the screen
Am* G* C*
Closest thing to Michelle Pfeiffer that you've ever seen, oh
Am G C
Lady, running down to the riptide
Am
Taken away to the dark side
G C F*
I wanna be your left hand man
Am G C
I love you when you're singing that song and
Am
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
G C F* C*
You're gonna sing the words wrong
Am G C
Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Am
Taken away to the dark side
G C F* C*
I wanna be your left hand man
Am G C
I love you when you're singing that song and
Am
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
G C
You're gonna sing the words wrong
F C
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
G C*
You're gonna sing the words wrong
Have fun!
Christy
www.liveloveguitar.com
How to play Riptide
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.