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Ripped Pants Chords

SpongeBob SquarePants Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · F · Am

Ripped Pants Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I was trying to impress the girl next door

F C

I was acting like such a silly fool

C G

I was doing tricks on my towel

F C

When I heard a sound that was quite loud

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Verse 2

C G

I was feeling like a million bucks

F C

I was king of all the beachfront schmucks

C G

Then I heard a tear

F C

And felt a little breeze

C G

From the back of my knees

F C

Down to my an-kles

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Bridge

F G

I could have flown a kite

C G F

With the breeze I was making

G C G

Or I could have sailed a boat

F C

With the breeze I was making

Verse 3

C G

Now everybody laughs when I walk by

F C

They point at me and they just stare

C G

But I don’t care

F C

’Cause I’m a star

C G

And I got my ripped pants

F C

And I don’t care

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · F · Am

Ripped Pants Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the silly tone of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I was trying to impress the girl next door

F C

I was acting like such a silly fool

C G

I was doing tricks on my towel

F C

When I heard a sound that was quite loud

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Verse 2

C G

I was feeling like a million bucks

F C

I was king of all the beachfront schmucks

C G

Then I heard a tear

F C

And felt a little breeze

C G

From the back of my knees

F C

Down to my an-kles

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Bridge

F G

I could have flown a kite

C G F

With the breeze I was making

G C G

Or I could have sailed a boat

F C

With the breeze I was making

Verse 3

C G

Now everybody laughs when I walk by

F C

They point at me and they just stare

C G

But I don’t care

F C

’Cause I’m a star

C G

And I got my ripped pants

F C

And I don’t care

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · F · Am

Ripped Pants Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the silly tone of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I was trying to impress the girl next door

F C

I was acting like such a silly fool

C G

I was doing tricks on my towel

F C

When I heard a sound that was quite loud

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Verse 2

C G

I was feeling like a million bucks

F C

I was king of all the beachfront schmucks

C G

Then I heard a tear

F C

And felt a little breeze

C G

From the back of my knees

F C

Down to my an-kles

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Bridge

F G

I could have flown a kite

C G F

With the breeze I was making

G C G

Or I could have sailed a boat

F C

With the breeze I was making

Verse 3

C G

Now everybody laughs when I walk by

F C

They point at me and they just stare

C G

But I don’t care

F C

’Cause I’m a star

C G

And I got my ripped pants

F C

And I don’t care

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · F · Am

Ripped Pants Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the silly tone of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I was trying to impress the girl next door

F C

I was acting like such a silly fool

C G

I was doing tricks on my towel

F C

When I heard a sound that was quite loud

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Verse 2

C G

I was feeling like a million bucks

F C

I was king of all the beachfront schmucks

C G

Then I heard a tear

F C

And felt a little breeze

C G

From the back of my knees

F C

Down to my an-kles

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Bridge

F G

I could have flown a kite

C G F

With the breeze I was making

G C G

Or I could have sailed a boat

F C

With the breeze I was making

Verse 3

C G

Now everybody laughs when I walk by

F C

They point at me and they just stare

C G

But I don’t care

F C

’Cause I’m a star

C G

And I got my ripped pants

F C

And I don’t care

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · F · Am

Ripped Pants Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the silly tone of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I was trying to impress the girl next door

F C

I was acting like such a silly fool

C G

I was doing tricks on my towel

F C

When I heard a sound that was quite loud

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Verse 2

C G

I was feeling like a million bucks

F C

I was king of all the beachfront schmucks

C G

Then I heard a tear

F C

And felt a little breeze

C G

From the back of my knees

F C

Down to my an-kles

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Bridge

F G

I could have flown a kite

C G F

With the breeze I was making

G C G

Or I could have sailed a boat

F C

With the breeze I was making

Verse 3

C G

Now everybody laughs when I walk by

F C

They point at me and they just stare

C G

But I don’t care

F C

’Cause I’m a star

C G

And I got my ripped pants

F C

And I don’t care

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the silly tone of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I was trying to impress the girl next door

F C

I was acting like such a silly fool

C G

I was doing tricks on my towel

F C

When I heard a sound that was quite loud

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Verse 2

C G

I was feeling like a million bucks

F C

I was king of all the beachfront schmucks

C G

Then I heard a tear

F C

And felt a little breeze

C G

From the back of my knees

F C

Down to my an-kles

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

Bridge

F G

I could have flown a kite

C G F

With the breeze I was making

G C G

Or I could have sailed a boat

F C

With the breeze I was making

Verse 3

C G

Now everybody laughs when I walk by

F C

They point at me and they just stare

C G

But I don’t care

F C

’Cause I’m a star

C G

And I got my ripped pants

F C

And I don’t care

Chorus

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

F G

Ripped pants, ripped pants

C G

I got my ripped pants

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.