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Ripples is a song from Genesis' 1976 album A Trick of the Tail. The song is the longest on the album. Musically, it is a slow piece with prominent 12-string guitar and piano. The middle section of the piece features a long, melodic instrumental with guitar and synthesizer playing counter-melodies, in a style reminiscent of the guitar solo in "Firth of Fifth". The song itself is about aging. It was released as the B-side to the single "A Trick of the Tail," and a promotional video was released. Later, the song was featured on Genesis' 3-disc compilation Platinum Collection."Ripples" appeared as part of the setlist in Genesis' 2007 Turn It On Again: The Tour,
