What key is "Diamonds" in?

"Diamonds" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Diamonds" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Diamonds" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Diamonds"?

This arrangement of "Diamonds" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, C, G.

How long does it take to learn "Diamonds" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?

Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Shine bright like a dia mond.

Find light in the beau ti ful (Bm)sea.

I choose to be hap py.

You and I, you and I, we’re like (Bm7(omit3))dia monds in the (G)sky.

You’re a shoot ing star I (Bm)see.

A vi sion of ec sta sy.

When you hold me

I’m a live.

We’re like (Bm7(omit3))dia monds in the (G)sky.

I knew that (Bm)we’d be come one (A)right a way.

Oh, right a way.

At first sight (Bm)I felt the en er gy of (A)sun rays.

I saw the life in side So your (G)eyes.

to (Bm)night.

You and (A)I,

we’re beau ti ful like (Bm7)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Eye to (Bm)eye,

so a (A)live.

We’re beau ti ful like (Bm7)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

beau ti ful like (Bm7)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

beau ti ful like (Bm7)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Palms rise to the u ni verse as we moon shine and mol ly.

Feel the warmth will nev er die.

We’re like (Bm7(omit3))dia monds in the (G)sky.

You’re a shoot ing star I (Bm)see.

A vis ion of ec sta sy.

When you hold me

I’m a live.

We’re like (Bm7(omit3))dia monds in the (G)sky.

At first sight (Bm)I felt the en er gy of (A)sun rays.

I saw the life in side So your (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

So shine (G)bright

to (Bm)night.

You and (A)I,

we’re beau ti ful like (Bm7)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Eye to (Bm)eye,

so a (A)live.

We’re beau ti ful like (Bm7)dia monds in the (G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

(G)sky.

Shine bright like a dia mond.

Shine bright like a (Bm7)dia mond.

Diamonds by Rihanna

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Diamonds”

What key is "Diamonds" in?: "Diamonds" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Diamonds" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Diamonds" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Diamonds"?: This arrangement of "Diamonds" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, C, G.
How long does it take to learn "Diamonds" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?: Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.