Don't Stop The Music

by Rihanna

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Don't Stop The Music

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Rihanna120 BPM

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the (F)mu sic.

Please don’t (Em)stop the (Am)mu sic.

Please don’t stop the (F)mu sic.

Please don’t (Em)stop the (Am)mu sic.

Please don’t stop the

It’s (F)get ting late.

I’m (F)mak ing my way o ver (Em)to my (F)fa v’rite place; (Em)I’ve got ta (F)get my bod y mov ing, (Em)shake the (Am)stress a way.

(G)I was n’t (Am)look ing for no bod y (G)when you (Am)looked my way.

(G)Pos si ble (Am)can di date.

(F)Who knew

(F)that you’d be up in here (Em)look ing (F)like you do.

You’re (F)mak ing stay ing o ver (Em)here im (Am)pos si ble.

(G)Ba by, (Am)I must say, your au ra (G)is in (Am)cred i ble.

If (G)you don’t (Am)have to go, don’t.

Do you know what you (Em)start ed?

I just came here to (Em)par ty, but now we’re rock in’ (Em)on the (F)dance floor, act ing (Em)naugh ty.

Your hands a round my (G)waist, just let the mu sic (G)play.

We’re hand in hand, (G)chest to (Am)chest.

(And now we’re face to face.) (F)I wan na (Em)take you a (F)way.

Let’s es (Em)cape in to the (F)mu sic.

D.

(Em)J., let it (F)play.

I just (Em)can’t re (Am)fuse it.

(G)Like the way you (Am)do this.

(G)Keep on rock in’ (Am)to it.

Please don’t (G)stop the, (Am)please don’t stop the, please don’t (G)stop the...

(F)I wan na (Em)take you a (F)way.

Let’s es (Em)cape in to the (F)mu sic.

D.

(Em)J., let it (F)play.

I just (Em)can’t re (Am)fuse it.

(G)Like the way you (Am)do this.

(G)Keep on rock in’ (Am)to it.

Please don’t (G)stop the, (Am)please don’t stop the, please don’t (G)stop the (F)mu sic.

(F)Ba by, are you read y?

(Em)’Cause it’s (F)get ting close.

(F)Don’t you feel the pas sion?

(Em)Read y (Am)to ex plode.

(Am)What goes on be tween us, (G)no one (Am)has to know.

(G)This is a (Am)pri vate show.

Oh.

(F)mu sic,

the (F)mu sic, (Em)no, (F)ooh, hoo, hoo, ooh.

(Em)Please don’t stop the (Am)mu sic.

Don't Stop The Music by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Stop The Music” by Rihanna in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Don't Stop The Music" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Don't Stop The Music"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Rihanna songs work for kids?
Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.