This song has a simple chord progression that repeats throughout the song. The verse and chorus have different rhythms which makes them stand apart. Be aware that there is a DS with repeat after the first chorus. In the bridge, the ukulele starts off with the ukulele Riff 1 written below. It is played four times, then you get to the chords which have a different rhythm then the rest of the song.
If you have a hard time with the different rhythms in the song, you can simply play the chords in 8th notes, or play the Rhythm 1 throughout the song. Lastly, the time signature for this song is 2/2 meaning that the accents are on the 1st and 3rd beats. (You would tap your foot on those accents)
Riptide- Vance Joy Ukulele Riff 1
Riptide - Vance Joy Lead Sheet
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