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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Monster" by Eminem feat. Rihanna as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Monster" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Monster" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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