Song

The Tide Is High

by Blondie

The Tide Is High is a 1980 song by Blondie, 4:41 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs, Body of Water song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke favorite

Released 1980 Hot 100 peak #1 · 26 weeks Length 4:41 New Wave

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Performance tips

• Lean into the relaxed, sun-soaked reggae-pop groove
• Focus on the smooth, melodic flow of the horn-driven arrangement
• Keep the vocal delivery lighthearted and optimistic

In these themes

• 🐝'Be' Verbs"Is"
• 🌊Body of Water

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "The Tide Is High" karaoke

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