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Riptide

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Based on this live cover
https://youtu.be/Mco73lwHMMc
[Intro]
BbmOoo, Abooo Dbooo
BbmOoo, Abooo and they Dbcome unstuck
[Verse 1]
N.C
I was scared of dentists and the dark
N.C
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, Gball my friends are turning Bbmgreen
You're the Abmagician's assistant in their dreams
[Pre Chorus]
BbmOoo, AbOoo Dbooo
BbmOh, Abooo and they cDbome unstuck
[Chorus]
BbmLady, Abrunning down to the Dbriptide
Taken away to the Bbmdark side
AbI wanna be your Dbleft hand man
I Bbmlove you Abwhen you're singing that Dbsong and
I got a lump in my Bbmthroat because
AbYou're gonna sing the Dbwords wrong
[Verse 2]
GbThere's this movie that I think you'll Bb5likeEb5/Bb  
This Dbguy Dbsus2decides to DbquiDbsus2t his job and DbheaDbsus2ds to New York City
This Gbcowboy's running from himselfBb5  Eb5/Bb  
And DbsheDbsus2's been living Dbon Dbsus2the highest DbsheDbsus2lf,  and I say
[Pre Chorus]
BbmOoo, Abooo, Dbooo
BbmOoo, AbOh, Dband they come unstuck
[Chorus]
BbmLady, Abrunning down to the Dbriptide
Taken away to the Bbmdark side
AbI wanna be your Dbleft hand man
I Bbmlove you Abwhen you're singing that Dbsong and
I got a lump in my Bbmthroat because
AbYou're gonna sing the Dbwords wrong
[Bridge]
Gbmaj7I just wanna, I just wanna Bbm7know
AbIf you're gonna, if you're gonna Ebm7stay
BbmI just gotta, I just gotta Abknow
DbI can't have it, I can't have it Gbany other way
I Bbmswear she's Abdestined for the Dbscreen
BbmClosest thing to AbMichelle Pfeiffer Dbthat you've ever seen, oh
[Chorus]
Gbmaj7Lady, running down to the Bbm7riptide
Taken away to the Ab6dark side
I wanna be your Ebm7left hand man
I Gbmaj7love you when you're singing that Bbm7song and
I got a lump in my Ab6throat because
                      N.C
You're gonna sing the words wrong
BbmLady, Abrunning down to the Dbriptide
Taken away to the Bbmdark side
AbI wanna be your Dbleft hand man
I Bbmlove you Abwhen you're singing that Dbsong and
I got a lump in my Bbmthroat because
AbYou're gonna sing the Dbwords wrong
Oh Gblady, Bbmrunning down to the Abriptide
DbTaken away to the Gbdark side
I Bbmwanna be your Ableft hand man
I Gblove you Bbmwhen you're singing that Absong and
DbI got a lump in my Gbthroat because
BbmYou're gonna sing the Dbwords wrong
[Outro]
BbmOoo, Abooo, Dbooo

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Riptide

by The Griswolds

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Based on this live cover

https://youtu.be/Mco73lwHMMc

[Intro]

Bbm Ab Db

Ooo, ooo ooo

Bbm Ab Db

Ooo, ooo and they come unstuck

[Verse 1]

N.C

I was scared of dentists and the dark

N.C

I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations

Gb Bbm

Oh, all my friends are turning green

You're the magician's assistant in their dreams

[Pre Chorus]

Bbm Ab Db

Ooo, Ooo ooo

Bbm Ab Db

Oh, ooo and they come unstuck

[Chorus]

Bbm Ab Db

Lady, running down to the riptide

Bbm

Taken away to the dark side

Ab Db

I wanna be your left hand man

Bbm Ab Db

I love you when you're singing that song and

Bbm

I got a lump in my throat because

Ab Db

You're gonna sing the words wrong

[Verse 2]

Gb Bb5 Eb5/Bb

There's this movie that I think you'll like

Db Dbsus2 Db Dbsus2 Db Dbsus2

This guy decides to quit his job and heads to New York City

Gb Bb5 Eb5/Bb

This cowboy's running from himself

Db Dbsus2 Db Dbsus2 Db Dbsus2

And she's been living on the highest shelf, and I say

[Pre Chorus]

Bbm Ab Db

Ooo, ooo, ooo

Bbm Ab Db

Ooo, Oh, and they come unstuck

[Chorus]

Bbm Ab Db

Lady, running down to the riptide

Bbm

Taken away to the dark side

Ab Db

I wanna be your left hand man

Bbm Ab Db

I love you when you're singing that song and

Bbm

I got a lump in my throat because

Ab Db

You're gonna sing the words wrong

[Bridge]

Gbmaj7 Bbm7

I just wanna, I just wanna know

Ab Ebm7

If you're gonna, if you're gonna stay

Bbm Ab

I just gotta, I just gotta know

Db Gb

I can't have it, I can't have it any other way

Bbm Ab Db

I swear she's destined for the screen

Bbm Ab Db

Closest thing to Michelle Pfeiffer that you've ever seen, oh

[Chorus]

Gbmaj7 Bbm7

Lady, running down to the riptide

Ab6

Taken away to the dark side

Ebm7

I wanna be your left hand man

Gbmaj7 Bbm7

I love you when you're singing that song and

Ab6

I got a lump in my throat because

N.C

You're gonna sing the words wrong

Bbm Ab Db

Lady, running down to the riptide

Bbm

Taken away to the dark side

Ab Db

I wanna be your left hand man

Bbm Ab Db

I love you when you're singing that song and

Bbm

I got a lump in my throat because

Ab Db

You're gonna sing the words wrong

Gb Bbm Ab

Oh lady, running down to the riptide

Db Gb

Taken away to the dark side

Bbm Ab

I wanna be your left hand man

Gb Bbm Ab

I love you when you're singing that song and

Db Gb

I got a lump in my throat because

Bbm Db

You're gonna sing the words wrong

[Outro]

Bbm Ab Db

Ooo, ooo, ooo

About Riptide Chords by The Griswolds

Learn how to play Riptide by The Griswolds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Riptide chords”, “Riptide guitar chords”, or “The Griswolds Riptide chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Riptide chords and for experienced players who want accurate Riptide lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bbm, Ab, Db, C, Gb, Bb5.

FAQ — Riptide by The Griswolds

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Can I transpose "Riptide" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Riptide" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Riptide"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Riptide" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Riptide" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Riptide" by The Griswolds with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Griswolds below.

What key is "Riptide" in?

The chords for "Riptide" show the original chord names (including Bbm, Ab, Db, C, Gb, Bb5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.