What key is "Four Five Seconds" in?

"Four Five Seconds" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Four Five Seconds" 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 "Four Five Seconds" 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 "Four Five Seconds"?

This arrangement of "Four Five Seconds" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bpow, D, Em, F#m, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Four Five Seconds" 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

I think I’ve (G)had e nough,

I might get a lit tle drunk.

I say what’s (G)on my mind,

I (A5)might do a (D)lit tle time.

Cause all of (G)my kind ness

is ta ken for weak ness.

Now I’m (D)four, five se conds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m just try’n a make it back home by (G)Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

Woke up an (G)op ti mist.

Sun was shin ing, I’m (G)pos i tive.

Then I heard you was (G)talk in’ trash,

hold me back I’m (G)’bout to spaz.

Yeah ’bout (D)four, five sec onds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try’n a make it back home by (G)Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

And I know that you’re (F#m)up to night think in’ (Em)how could I be so self ish.

But you (F#m)called ’bout a (Em)thous and (Bm)times won der ing where I been.

Now I know that you’re (F#m)up to night think in’ (Em)how could I be so reck less.

But I (F#m)just can’t a (Em)pol o (Bm)gise, I (Asus4)hope you can un der stand.

If I go (G)to jail to night,

pro mise you’ll pay my (A5)bail.

See they want (G)to buy my pride,

but (A5)that just ain’t up (D)for sale.

See all of my (G)kind ness,

is tak en for weak ness.

Now I’m (D)four, five sec onds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try’n a make it back home by Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

(D)four, five sec onds from wild in’ and we got (D)three more days ’til Fri day.

I’m try’n a make it back home by Mon day morn in’ I swear.

I wish some bod y would tell me, (A5)ooh, that’s all I want.

Four Five Seconds by Rihanna

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Four Five Seconds”

What key is "Four Five Seconds" in?: "Four Five Seconds" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Four Five Seconds" 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 "Four Five Seconds" 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 "Four Five Seconds"?: This arrangement of "Four Five Seconds" uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bpow, D, Em, F#m, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Four Five Seconds" 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.