Easy Key: C Capo: 1 102 BPM
Riptide
Vance Joy
Chords: Am G C
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
Am – G – C – C
[Chorus]
Am – G – C – C
💡 Tips
- • The whole song uses just 3 chords
- • Focus on the island strum pattern
- • Am to G transition is key
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Written by Vance Joy in 2013
- • The song references the movie 'Point Break'
⏱️ Practice with Metronome
Set to 102 BPM for this song
How to Play "Riptide" on Ukulele
"Riptide" by Vance Joy is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 3 simple chords (Am, G, C) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of C with a capo on fret 1 at around 102 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar easy songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.