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Uhh,
uhh,
hhh.
“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 in’ slow.
No time to think,
my turn to go.
And (C#)you can see my heart
beat ing.
Know (E)You can see it through my chest.
Said, I’m ter ri fied,
but I’m not leav ing.
I (E)know that I must pass this test,
(C#7)so just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.
Say a prayer
to your self.
He says, “Close your eyes.
Some times it helps.”
And then I get
a scar y thought:
that he’s here
means he’s nev er lost.
And (C#)you can see my heart
so just (C#)pull the trig ger.
As my life (A)flash es be fore my eyes,
I’m (Bm)won der ing will I ev er (F#m)see an oth er (E)sun rise?
So man y won’t get the (D#dim)chance to say good bye, but it’s (A)too late to think of the val ue of my (C#7)life.
And you can see my heart
beat ing.
Oh, (E)you can see it through my chest
that I’m ter ri fied,
but I’m not leav ing, no.
(E)Know that I must pass this test.
And you can see my heart
beat ing.
Oh, (E)you can see it through my chest
that I’m ter ri fied,
but I’m not leav ing, no.
(E)Know that I must pass this test.
And you can see my heart (E)Know that I must pass this test,
(C#7)so just pull the trig (CN.C.)ger.
Russian Roulette — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Russian Roulette" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F#, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Russian Roulette”
- Can I play "Russian Roulette" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Russian Roulette" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna played in?
- Russian Roulette is arranged in the key of F# 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 11 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, C#, C#7, D, D#dim, +3 more.
- 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 a complete beginner play "Russian Roulette"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Russian Roulette" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Russian Roulette"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Russian Roulette" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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