Russian Roulette

by Rihanna
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Russian Roulette" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Russian Roulette

Where are the chord symbols for "Russian Roulette" 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. "Russian Roulette" is in F#.
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.
Does "Russian Roulette" 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. "Russian Roulette" is in the key of F# at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Russian Roulette"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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