Don't Stop The Music

by Rihanna

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

Please don’t stop the mu sic, mu sic, mu sic, mu sic.

Please don’t stop the mu sic, mu sic, mu sic, mu sic.

Please don’t stop the mu sic, mu sic, mu sic, mu sic.

Please don’t stop the

It’s get tin’ late,

I’m mak in’ my way o ver to my fav ’rite place.

I got ta get my bod y mov in’, shake the stress a way.

I was n’t look in’ for no bod y when you looked my way, pos si ble can di date, yeah.

Who knew

that you’d be up in here look in’ like you do?

You’re mak in’ stay in’ o ver here im pos si ble.

Ba by, I must say your au ra is in cred i ble.

If you don’t have to go, don’t.

Do you know what you start ed?

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

Your hands a round my waist.

Just let the mu sic play.

We’re hand in hand, chest to chest, and now we’re face to face.

(D)I wan na take you a way.

Let’s es cape in to the mu sic, D J, let it play.

I just can’t re (F#m)fuse it, like the way you do this.

Keep on rock in’ to it.

Please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the mu sic.

(D)I wan na take you a way.

Let’s es cape in to the mu sic, D J, let it play.

I just can’t re (F#m)fuse it, like the way you do this.

Keep on rock in’ to it.

Please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the (D)mu sic.

Ba by, are you read y ’cause it’s get tin’ close?

Don’t you feel the pas sion read y (F#m)to ex plode?

What goes on be tween us no one has to know.

This is a pri vate show, oh.

please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the ma (D)mu ma ma sic.

ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo don’t stop the ma (F#m)mu ma ma sic.

ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo don’t stop the (D)mu sic, mu sic, mu sic, mu sic.

(Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma.) Please don’t stop the (F#m)mu sic.

(Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.) (D)I wan na take you a way.

Let’s es cape in to the mu sic, D J, let it play.

I just can’t re (F#m)fuse it, like the way you do this.

Keep on rock in’ to it.

Please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the mu sic.

(D)I wan na take you a way.

Let’s es cape in to the mu sic, D J, let it play.

I just can’t re (F#m)fuse it, like the way you do this.

Keep on rock in’ to it.

Please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the ma (D)mu ma ma sic.

ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo don’t stop the ma (F#m)mu ma ma sic.

ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo don’t stop the ma (CN.C.)mu ma ma sic.

ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa, ma ma coo don’t stop the mu sic, 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 F# at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "Don't Stop The Music" use?
Just 3 chords: C, D, F#m. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
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.