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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Ripped Pants Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Ripped Pants Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Ripped Pants Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Ripped Pants Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Ripped Pants Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Ripped Pants Chords – Harmonica
A comedic song from the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants about a beachside fashion faux pas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the silly tone of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
Chorus
F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G
Verse 2
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
Chorus
F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G
Bridge
F – G
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – C
Verse 3
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
Chorus
F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G
Practice tip: The chords C, G, and F are the only ones you need. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ripped Pants"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Am.
Is "Ripped Pants" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ripped Pants" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Ripped Pants"?
It was written by Eban Schletter, Peter Tibbitt, and released in 1999.