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Ah.
Ah.
Ha ha ha ha.
Take a breath,
take it deep.
“Calm your self,”
he says to me.
If you play,
you play for keeps
Take a gun,
and count to three.
I’m sweat ing now,
mov ing slow.
No time to think,
my turn to go.
And you can see my (F#m)heart
beat ing.
(E)You can see it through my chest.
And I’m ter ri fied
but I’m not leav ing.
I (E)know that I must pass this test
so (C#)I 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
that he’s here
means he’s nev er lost.
(F#m)heart
beat ing.
(E)You can see it through my chest.
And I’m ter ri fied
but I’m not leav ing.
I (E)know that I must pass this test
so (C#)I just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.
Say a prayer
(C#)so I just pull the (D)trig ger.
As my life (A)flash es be fore my eyes I’m (Bm)wond er ing will I ev er (F#m)see an oth er (F#m)sun rise?
So man y won’t get the (B)chance to say good bye but it’s (E)too late too pick up the val ue of my (C#)life.
And (C#)you can see my (F#m)heart
beat ing.
(E)You can see it through my chest.
And I’m ter ri fied
but I’m not leav ing.
I (E)know that I must pass this test
(C#)You can see my heart
beat ing.
Oh, (E)you can see it through my chest.
And I’m ter ri fied
but I’m not leav ing.
I (E)know that I must pass this test
so (C#)I just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.
Ha ha ha ha.
Ha ha.
Russian Roulette — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key F#, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Russian Roulette”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Russian Roulette" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in F# at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Russian Roulette" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Russian Roulette"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Russian Roulette", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Russian Roulette" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Russian Roulette"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Russian Roulette"?
- "Russian Roulette" was originally performed by Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rihanna: "American Oxygen", "California King Bed", "California King Bed". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Russian Roulette" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Russian Roulette by Rihanna, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F#; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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