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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Riptide by Vance Joy in?
This transcription starts in D♭ major.
What tempo is Riptide?
The estimated tempo is 102 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.
What are the main chord progressions in Riptide?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭m → A♭ → D♭ → B♭m (18 occurrences); A♭ → D♭ → B♭m → A♭ (18 occurrences); D♭ → B♭m → A♭ → D♭ (18 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Riptide?
Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → V → I → vi in D♭ major; V → I → vi → V in D♭ major; I → vi → V → I in D♭ major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.
Does Riptide use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In D♭ major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the bridge at 1:52 and 2:01. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.
What time signature is Riptide in?
The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning. Later meter changes are detected at 1:25 (5/8); 1:26 (2/4).
How is Riptide structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → chorus (0:39) → verse (0:57) → chorus (1:26) → bridge (1:50) → chorus (2:17).
How long is this version of Riptide?
The transcribed version lasts 3:24. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.