Riptide — Chords

Vance Joy

Key A minor (capo 1)Tuning StandardCapo Capo 1

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

Am›G›C

Chorus

Am›G›C›F

Bright ukulele-style strum; three chords for the verses, F joins for the chorus.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

❓ Riptide — FAQ

What key is Riptide in?

Riptide is in A minor (capo 1).

What chords does Riptide use?

The main progression uses Am, G, C, F. Tuning: Standard. Capo: Capo 1.

How do I get the Riptide guitar tone?

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