Ripple original guitar chords by
Grateful Dead

1970•Folk•4.3K views•

Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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G

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C

C

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C

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G

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D

D

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Verse 1

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G

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If my words did glow

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C

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with the gold of sunshine

And my tunes were played

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G

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on the harp unstrung

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G

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Would you hear my voice

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C

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come through the music

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G

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D

D

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C

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G

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Would you hold it near as it were your own?

Verse 2

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G

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It's a hand-me- down,

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C

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the thoughts are broken

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G

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Perhaps they're better left unsung

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G

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C

C

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I don't know, don't really care

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G

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D

D

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C

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G

G

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Let there be songs to fill the air

Bridge 1

Am

Am

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D

D

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D7

D7

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Ripple in still water

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G

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C

C

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When there is no pebble tossed

A7

A7

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D

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Nor wind to blow

Verse 3

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G

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C

C

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Reach out your hand if your cup be empty

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G

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If your cup is full may it be again

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C

C

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Let it be known there is a fountain

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G

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D

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C

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That was not made by the hands of men

Verse 4

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C

C

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There is a road, no simple highway

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G

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Between the dawn and the dark of night

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C

C

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And if you go no one may follow

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G

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That path is for your steps alone

Bridge 2

Am

Am

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D

D

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D7

D7

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Ripple in still water

G

G

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C

C

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When there is no pebble tossed

A7

A7

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D

D

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Nor wind to blow

Verse 5

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G

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C

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You who choose to lead must follow

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But if you fall you fall alone

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C

C

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If you should stand then who's to guide you?

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G

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D

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If I knew the way I would take you home

Outro 1

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La do da da da...

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G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

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E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

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C ₂

G ₂

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A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

D ₄

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A ₄

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Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

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Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

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Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

C ₂

G ₂

D ₃

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G ₃

D ₄

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E ₅

G ₃

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Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

Chords

G
C
D
Am
D7
A7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ripple by Grateful Dead is G major.

The primary chords used in Ripple are G, C, D, Am, D7, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

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

The tempo of Ripple is approximately 127 beats per minute.

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

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

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 Grateful Dead.

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