Russian Roulette

by Rihanna

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Uhh,

uhh,

hhh.

“Take a breath,

take it deep.

Calm your self,”

he says to me.

If you play,

you play for keeps.

Take the gun

and count to three.

I’m sweat ing now,

mov in’ slow.

No time to think,

my turn to go.

And (C#)you can see my heart

beat ing.

ing.

Know (E)You can see it through my chest.

Said, I’m ter ri fied,

but I’m not leav ing.

I (E)know that I must pass this test,

(C#7)so just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.

Say a prayer

to your self.

He says, “Close your eyes.

Some times it helps.”

And then I get

a scar y thought:

that he’s here

means he’s nev er lost.

And (C#)you can see my heart

so just (C#)pull the trig ger.

As my life (A)flash es be fore my eyes,

I’m (Bm)won der ing will I ev er (F#m)see an oth er (E)sun rise?

So man y won’t get the (D#dim)chance to say good bye, but it’s (A)too late to think of the val ue of my (C#7)life.

And you can see my heart

beat ing.

Oh, (E)you can see it through my chest

that I’m ter ri fied,

but I’m not leav ing, no.

(E)Know that I must pass this test.

And you can see my heart

beat ing.

Oh, (E)you can see it through my chest

that I’m ter ri fied,

but I’m not leav ing, no.

(E)Know that I must pass this test.

And you can see my heart (E)Know that I must pass this test,

(C#7)so just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.

Russian Roulette by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Russian Roulette” 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 80 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 "Russian Roulette" 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 "Russian Roulette"?
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.