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
He says Take a gun,
and count to three.
I’m sweat ing now,
mov ing slow.
(Bm)thought
No time to think,
means 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
you to your self.
He says “Close your eyes,
some times it helps.”
And then I get
a scar y (Bm)thought
that he’s here think,
means he’s nev er lost.
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
(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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Russian Roulette”
- 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.
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