The Monster

by Eminem feat. Rihanna
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Lyrics

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 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, (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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Monster" by Eminem feat. 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 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

Why does the accompaniment for "The Monster" 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 "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.
Can I use "The Monster" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Monster by Eminem feat. Rihanna, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; 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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