Don't Stop The Music

by Rihanna
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the, please don’t stop the (F)mu sic.

Please don’t (Em)stop the (Am)mu sic.

Please don’t stop the (F)mu sic.

Please don’t (Em)stop the (Am)mu sic.

Please don’t stop the

It’s (F)get ting late.

I’m (F)mak ing my way o ver (Em)to my (F)fa v’rite place; (Em)I’ve got ta (F)get my bod y mov ing, (Em)shake the (Am)stress a way.

(G)I was n’t (Am)look ing for no bod y (G)when you (Am)looked my way.

(G)Pos si ble (Am)can di date.

(F)Who knew

(F)that you’d be up in here (Em)look ing (F)like you do.

You’re (F)mak ing stay ing o ver (Em)here im (Am)pos si ble.

(G)Ba by, (Am)I must say, your au ra (G)is in (Am)cred i ble.

If (G)you don’t (Am)have to go, don’t.

Do you know what you (Em)start ed?

I just came here to (Em)par ty, but now we’re rock in’ (Em)on the (F)dance floor, act ing (Em)naugh ty.

Your hands a round my (G)waist, just let the mu sic (G)play.

We’re hand in hand, (G)chest to (Am)chest.

(And now we’re face to face.) (F)I wan na (Em)take you a (F)way.

Let’s es (Em)cape in to the (F)mu sic.

D.

(Em)J., let it (F)play.

I just (Em)can’t re (Am)fuse it.

(G)Like the way you (Am)do this.

(G)Keep on rock in’ (Am)to it.

Please don’t (G)stop the, (Am)please don’t stop the, please don’t (G)stop the...

(F)I wan na (Em)take you a (F)way.

Let’s es (Em)cape in to the (F)mu sic.

D.

(Em)J., let it (F)play.

I just (Em)can’t re (Am)fuse it.

(G)Like the way you (Am)do this.

(G)Keep on rock in’ (Am)to it.

Please don’t (G)stop the, (Am)please don’t stop the, please don’t (G)stop the (F)mu sic.

(F)Ba by, are you read y?

(Em)’Cause it’s (F)get ting close.

(F)Don’t you feel the pas sion?

(Em)Read y (Am)to ex plode.

(Am)What goes on be tween us, (G)no one (Am)has to know.

(G)This is a (Am)pri vate show.

Oh.

(F)mu sic,

the (F)mu sic, (Em)no, (F)ooh, hoo, hoo, ooh.

(Em)Please don’t stop the (Am)mu sic.

Don't Stop The Music — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Don't Stop The Music" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't Stop The Music”

Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Stop The Music" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Stop The Music" is in C.
What key is "Don't Stop The Music" by Rihanna played in?
Don't Stop The Music is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Stop The Music"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Stop The Music" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Stop The Music"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Stop The Music"?
"Don't Stop The Music" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Don't Stop The Music" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Stop The Music" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Don't Stop The Music"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.