What key is "Shut Up And Drive" in?

"Shut Up And Drive" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Shut Up And Drive" 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 "Shut Up And Drive" 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 "Shut Up And Drive"?

This arrangement of "Shut Up And Drive" uses 6 chords: C, Cpow, Dpow, Dsus4, Fpow, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "Shut Up And Drive" 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’ve been (F5)look ing for a (C5)driv er who is (D5)qual i (Dsus)fied, so (D5)if you (G5)think that you’re the (C5)one, step in (D5)to my (Dsus)ride.

(D5)I’m a (C5)fine like tuned can su per son ic (D5)speed der ma (Dsus)chine (D5)with a (C5)sun ing roof you top and a (D5)gang you sta (Dsus)lean.

So if ya (C5)feel me, let me (D5)know, know, know.

Come on now, (C5)what cha wait ing (D5)for, for, for?

My en gine’s (C5)read y to ex (D5)plode, ex plode, ex plode.

So start me (C5)up and watch me (D5)go, go, go!

I’ll get cha (F5)where you wan na (C5)go, if ya (D5)know what I mean.

Got a (G5)ride that’s (C5)smooth er than a (D5)lim ou sine.

Can you (F5)han dle the curves, can you (D5)run all the lights?

If you (G5)can, ba by (C5)boy, then we can (D5)go all night.

’Cause I’m (F5)ze ro to six ty in (D5)three point five.

Ba by, (G5)you got the keys,

now shut up and drive,

shut up and drive.

I’ve got (F5)class ing like a (C5)fif ty sev en (D5)Ca dil (Dsus)lac.

Got (D5)all the (G5)drive, that but a (C5)whole lot of (D5)boom in (Dsus)back.

(D5)I’m You (C5)look like you can han dle what’s ic (D5)un der my (Dsus)hood.

(D5)You keep (C5)say ing that you will, boy, I (D5)wish you sta (Dsus)would.

So if ya (C5)feel me, let me (D5)know, know, know.

Come on now, (C5)what cha wait ing (D5)for, for, for?

My en gine’s (C5)read y to ex (D5)plode, ex plode, ex plode.

So start me (C5)up and watch me (D5)go, go, go!

I’ll get cha (F5)where you wan na (C5)go, if ya (D5)know what I mean.

Got a (G5)ride that’s (C5)smooth er than a (D5)lim ou sine.

Can you (F5)han dle the curves, can you (D5)run all the lights?

If you (G5)can, ba by (C5)boy, then we can (D5)go all night.

’Cause I’m (F5)ze ro to six ty in (D5)three point five.

Ba by, (G5)you got the keys,

now shut up and drive,

shut up and drive.

I’ve got

’Cause to day (CN.C.)they ain’t got what I got.

Get it, get it, don’t stop, It’s a sure shot.

Ain’t no Fer ra ri, huh, boy?

I’m sor ry.

I ain’t e ven wor ried, so step in (D5)side and ride.

Shut up and drive,

shut up and drive.

Shut Up And Drive by Rihanna

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shut Up And Drive”

What key is "Shut Up And Drive" in?: "Shut Up And Drive" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Shut Up And Drive" 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 "Shut Up And Drive" 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 "Shut Up And Drive"?: This arrangement of "Shut Up And Drive" uses 6 chords: C, Cpow, Dpow, Dsus4, Fpow, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Shut Up And Drive" 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.