Riptide Uke tab by Vance Joy

4 Chords used in the song: Am, G, C, Db

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Year:  2014
Difficulty: 
3
(Beginner)
Key: C, G, Am, EmChords
Original key: -1.0 step(s) (original tuning)
Chord progression arranged for the Ukulele
Intro: Am Am  G G  C C

Am Am G G C C
I was scared of dentists and the dark
Am Am G G C C
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Am Am G G C C
Oh all my friends are turning green
Am Am G G C C
You're the magicians assistant in their dreams


Am Am G G C C
Uh oooh oh oooh oooh
Am Am G G C C
Oh oooh oh oooh and they come unstuck
Am Am G G C C
Lady, runnin' down to the riptide
C C Am Am
Taken away to the dark side
G G C C
I wanna be your left hand man
Am Am G G C C
And I love you when you're singin' that song and
Am Am
I gotta lump in my throat cos
G G C C
You're gonna sing the words wrong


Am Am G G C C
There's this movie that I think you'll like
Am Am G G C C
This guy decides to quit his job and head to New York City
Am Am G G C C
This cowboy's running from himself
Am Am G G C C
She's been living on the highest shelf


Am Am G G C C
Uh oooh oh oooh oooh
Am Am G G C C
Oh oooh oh oooh and they come unstuck
Am Am G G C C
Lady, runnin' down to the riptide
C C Am Am
Taken away to the dark side
G G C C
I wanna be your left hand man
Am Am G G C C
And I love you when you're singin' that song and
Am Am
I gotta lump in my throat cos
G G C C
You're gonna sing the words wrong


Am Am G G C C
I just gotta, I just gotta know
Am Am G G C C
If you're gonna, if you're gonna stay
Am Am G G C C
I just gotta, I just gotta know
Am Am G G C C
I can't have it, I can't have it any other way


Am Am G G C C
I swear she's destined for the screen
Am Am G G C C
Closest thing to Michelle Phipher that you've ever seen oh


Am Am G G C C
Lady, runnin' down to the riptide
C C Am Am
Taken away to the dark side
G G C C
I wanna be your left hand man
Am Am G G C C
And I love you when you're singin' that song and
Am Am
I gotta lump in my throat cos
G G C C
You're gonna sing the words wrong


Am Am G G C C
Lady, runnin' down to the riptide
C C Am Am
Taken away to the dark side
G G C C
I wanna be your left hand man
Am Am G G C C
And I love you when you're singin' that song and
Am Am
I gotta lump in my throat cos
G G C C
You're gonna sing the words wrong
Am Am G G C C
I gotta lump in my throat cos you're gonna sing the words wrong

Outro: Db Db

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About this song: Riptide

"Riptide" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy. It was first released as a track on his debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing (2013), serving as its second single, and is also featured on his debut studio album Dream Your Life Away (2014). The song was written by Joy, who also produced it with drummer Edwin White. The upbeat indie folk song has been lyrically described as a "coming of age love story" and is known for its metaphors and pop culture references. Read more on Last.fm.

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