S.o.s.

by Rihanna

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La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, oh,

oh, oh.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, oh,

oh, oh.

I’m ob ses sive when just one thought of you comes up.

And I’m ag gres sive; just one thought, I’m close e nough.

You got me stress in’, in ces sant ly press in’ the is sue, ’cause ev ’ry mo ment gone you know I miss you.

I’m the ques tion and you’re of course the an swer.

Just hold me clos er, boy, ’cause I’m your ti ny danc er.

You make me shak en up, nev er mis tak en but I can’t con trol my self.

Got me call in’ out for help.

S O S, please some one help me.

It’s not health y for me to feel this.

Y O U are mak in’ this hard.

I can’t take it, see, it don’t feel right.

S O S, please some one help me.

It’s not health y for me to feel this.

Y O U are mak in’ this hard.

You got me toss in’ and turn in’, can’t sleep at night.

This time, please some one come and res cue me ’cause you on my mind, it’s got me los in’ it.

I’m lost, you got me look in’ for the rest of me and love is test in’ me, but, still I’m los in’ it.

This time, please some one come and res cue me ’cause you on my mind, it’s got me los in’ it.

I’m lost, you got me look in’ for the rest of me, got the best of me, so now I’m los in’ it.

Just your pres ence and I sec ond guess my san i ty.

Yes, it’s a les son.

It’s un fair you stole my van i ty.

My tum my’s up in knots so when I see you get so hot my com mon sense is out the door.

Can’t seem to find the lock.

Take on me, (uh huh,) you know in side you feel it right.

Take me home, I could just die up in your arms to night.

I’m out with you, you got me head o ver heels.

Boy, you keep me hang in’ on the way you make me feel.

S O S, please some one help me.

so now I’m los in’ it.

Boy, you know you got me feel in’ o pen.

And, boy, your love’s e nough with words un spo ken.

I said, boy, I’m tell ing you you got me o pen.

I don’t know what to do, it’s true.

I’m go in’ cra zy o ver you.

I’m beg gin’, S O S, please some one help me.

It’s not health y for me to feel this.

Y O U are mak in’ this hard.

You got me toss in’ and turn in’, can’t sleep at night.

This time, please some one come and res cue me, ’cause you on my mind, it’s got me los in’ it.

I’m lost, you got me look in’ for the rest of me, and love is test in’ me, but, still I’m los in’ it.

This time, please some one come and res cue me, ’cause you on my mind, it’s got me los in’ it.

I’m lost, you got me look in’ for the rest of me, got the best of me, so now I’m los in’ it.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, oh,

oh, oh.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, oh,

oh, oh.

S.o.s. by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “S.o.s. 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 130 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 "S.o.s." 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 "S.o.s."?
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 "S.o.s." use?
Just 1 chord: F#m. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Rihanna songs work for kids?
Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "UNFAITHFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.