Other arrangements of The Monster
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I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.
Get a long with the voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.
You’re try ing to save me, stop (B)hold ing your (A)breath.
And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy.
I wanted the fame, but not cover (B)of Newsweek.
Oh, well, guess beggars can’t be choosey.
Wanted to ceive attention for my (B)music.
Wanted to be left alone in public.
Excuse me for wanting my cake and it and wanting it both ways.
Fame made me a balloon ’cause my ego inflated when I blew; see, but it was (B)confusing ’cause all I wanted to do is the Bruce Lee of loose leaf.
Abused ink, used it as (B)a tool when I blew steam (wooh!) Hit the lottery, oh, wee but with what I gave up to get (B)it bittersweet.
It was like winning a used mink.
Ironic ’cause I think I’m getting so huge I need (B)a shrink.
I’m beginning to lose sleep: one sheep, two sheep.
Going cuckoo and cooky as Kool Keith.
But (B)I’m actually weirder than you think.
’Cause I’m… I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.
Get a long with the voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.
You’re try ing to save me, stop (B)hold ing your (A)breath.
And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy.
Well, that’s noth ing.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Well that’s noth ing.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
but know somebody once me seize the moment and don’t squander it ’cause never when it all could over tomorrow.
(B)So I keep conjuring, sometimes I wonder where thoughts spawn (Yeah, pondering’ll you wonders.
No wonder you’re losing your mind the way it wanders.) Yodel odel ay hoo.
I think it (B)went wandering off down yonder and stumbled on ’ta Jeff Van Vonderen.
’Cause I need an interventionist to inter vene between me and this monster and save me from self and all this conflict.
the very that I love’s killing me and I can’t conquer it.
OCD’s conking me in the head.
Keep knocking, nobody’s home.
sleepwalking.
I’m relaying what the voice in (B)my head’s say ing.
Don’t shoot the messenger,
ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.
Get a long with the voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.
You’re try ing to save me, stop (B)hold ing your (A)breath.
And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy.
Well, that’s noth ing.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Well that’s noth ing.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Now, I ain’t much of a poet
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Maybe I need a (B)straight jacket, face facts.
I am nuts for real but I’m O.K.
with that.
It’s nothing.
I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.
Get a long with the voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.
You’re try ing to save me, stop (B)hold ing your (A)breath.
And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy.
I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.
Get a long with voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.
You’re try ing save me, stop (B)hold ing your (A)breath.
And you think cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy.
Well, (CN.C.)that’s noth ing.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Well that’s noth ing.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, (B)ooh, ooh, ooh.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
The Monster — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Monster" by Eminem feat. Rihanna: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “The Monster”
- Can I sing "The Monster" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Monster" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Monster" by Eminem feat. Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in E at 112 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 "The Monster" 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 "The Monster"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Monster", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Monster" 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 "The Monster"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Monster"?
- "The Monster" was originally performed by Eminem feat. Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Eminem feat. Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Eminem feat. Rihanna: "The Monster". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Monster" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Monster" by Eminem feat. Rihanna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Monster" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Monster" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.