Riptide Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Riptide by Vance Joy. The checked core chords are Bbm, Ab, Db, Gb, usually played with a capo on fret 1. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Riptide
Db is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 1, play Am, G, C, F shapes, which sound as Bbm, Ab, Db, Gb.
Difficulty: Advanced — 4 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes. The capo can make these shapes easier to play.
Our Fm is a mis-read of F#/Gb; Emaj7 spurious. Vance Joy tunes uke down a major 3rd rather than capo.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 1, finger these as Am, G, C, F.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Riptide in?
Riptide by Vance Joy is in the key of Db, at around 102 BPM. With a capo on fret 1, you play Am, G, C, F shapes, which sound in Db.
What chords do I need for Riptide?
The checked core chords are Bbm, Ab, Db, Gb, which most players finger as Am, G, C, F with a capo on fret 1.
Is Riptide good for beginners?
Advanced. 4 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes. The capo turns the chords into Am, G, C, F shapes.
What capo do you use for Riptide?
Fret 1. With the capo there you play Am, G, C, F shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of Db.