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Take a breath,
take it deep.
“Calm your self,”
he says to me.
If you play,
you play for keeps
Take the gun,
and count to three.
I’m sweat ing now,
mov ing slow.
No time to think,
my turn to go.
And you can see my (Am)heart
beat ing.
(G)You can see it through my chest.
And I’m ter ri fied
but I’m not leav ing.
I (G)know that I must pass this test
so (E)I just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.
Russian Roulette — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Russian Roulette”
- Can I learn "Russian Roulette" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Russian Roulette" with hands-separate practice in A at 80 BPM.
- What key is "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna played in?
- Russian Roulette is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Russian Roulette"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Russian Roulette" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Russian Roulette"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Russian Roulette"?
- "Russian Roulette" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Russian Roulette"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, D, Dm, E, Eb, F, G.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Russian Roulette"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Russian Roulette" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Russian Roulette"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Russian Roulette" is in the key of A at 80 BPM.