Rio chords by
Duran Duran

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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E

E

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E

E

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E

E

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Em

Em

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C

C

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Am

Am

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C

C

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Em

Em

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C

C

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A

A

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C

C

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Verse 1

Em

Em

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C

C

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Moving on the floor now, babe,

Am

Am

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C

C

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you're a bird of paradise

Em

Em

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C

C

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Cherry ice cream smile,

A

A

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C

C

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I supposed it's very nice

Em

Em

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C

C

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With a step to your left and a flick to the right

Am

Am

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C

C

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You catch that mirror way out west

Em

Em

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C

C

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You know you're something special

A

A

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C

C

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And you look like you're the best

E

E

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E

E

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Chorus 1

E

E

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B

B

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Her name is Rio

D

D

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A

A

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and she dances on the sand

E

E

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B

B

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Just like that river

D

D

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A

A

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twisting through a dusty land

E

E

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B

B

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And when she shines,

D

D

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A

A

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she really shows you all she can

E

E

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B

B

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Oh, Rio, Rio

D

D

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A

A

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dance across the Rio Grande

Interlude 1

Em

Em

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C

C

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Am

Am

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C

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Em

Em

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C

C

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A

A

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C

C

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Verse 2

Em

Em

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C

C

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I've seen you on the beach

Am

Am

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C

C

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and I've seen you on TV

Em

Em

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C

C

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A

A

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C

C

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Two of a billion stars,

Em

Em

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C

C

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it means so much to me

Am

Am

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C

C

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Like a birthday or a pretty view

Em

Em

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C

C

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But then I'm sure

A

A

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C

C

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that you know it's just for you

E

E

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E

E

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Chorus 2

E

E

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B

B

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Her name is Rio

D

D

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A

A

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and she dances on the sand

E

E

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B

B

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Just like that river

D

D

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A

A

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twisting through a dusty land

E

E

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B

B

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And when she shines,

D

D

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A

A

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she really shows you all she can

E

E

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B

B

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Oh, Rio, Rio

D

D

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A

A

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dance across the Rio Grande

Interlude 2

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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F#

F#

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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F#

F#

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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Solo 1

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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Bridge 1

Em

Em

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C

C

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Hey now, woo, look at that

Am

Am

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C

C

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Did he nearly run you down?

Em

Em

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C

C

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At the end of the drive, the lawmen arrive

A

A

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C

C

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Em

Em

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You make me feel alive, alive, alive

C

C

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Am

Am

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I'll take my chance

C

C

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Em

Em

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'cause luck is on my side or something

C

C

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I know what you're thinking

A

A

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I tell you something,

C

C

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I know what you're thinking

E

E

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E

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Chorus 3

E

E

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B

B

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Her name is Rio

D

D

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A

A

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and she dances on the sand

E

E

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B

B

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Just like that river

D

D

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A

A

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twists across a dusty land

E

E

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B

B

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And when she shines,

D

D

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A

A

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she really shows you all she can

E

E

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B

B

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Oh, Rio, Rio

D

D

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A

A

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dance across the Rio Grande

Chorus 4

E

E

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B

B

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Her name is Rio,

D

D

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A

A

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she don't need to understand

E

E

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B

B

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And I might find her

D

D

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A

A

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if I'm looking like I can

E

E

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B

B

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Oh Rio, Rio,

D

D

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A

A

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hear them shout across the land

E

E

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B

B

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From mountains in the north

D

D

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A

A

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down to the Rio Grande

Outro 1

E

E

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B

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D

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A

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E

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B

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D

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A

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[Repeat and fade]

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Chords

E
Em
C
Am
A
B
D
C#m
F#
F#m

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Rio?

The original key of Rio by Duran Duran is E major.

What are the main chords for Rio?

The primary chords used in Rio are E, Em, C, Am, A, B.

Do I need a capo to play Rio?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

Is Rio beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Em, C, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Rio?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Rio?

The tempo of Rio is approximately 140 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Rio?

You can easily change the key of Rio using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Rio. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Rio?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Duran Duran.

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