Sledgehammer

by Rihanna
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I hit a wall; I nev er felt so (Bb)low,

so (Gm)low,

oh.

Like a wat er fall,

my tears dropped to the (Bb)floor,

the (Gm)floor.

They left a swim ming pool

of salt ed (Bb)crimes,

(Gm)crimes.

Oh, what could I do

to change your (Bb)mind?

(CN.C.)Noth ing.

I’m (D5)brac ing for the pain and I am (D)let ting go.

I’m (D5)us ing all my strength to get out (D)of this (Bb)hole.

I hit a wall;

I thought that I would hurt

my self.

Oh, I was sure your words would leave me (Bb)un

con scious,

and on the floor I’d be ly ing, cold,

life less.

But I hit a wall,

I hit ’em (Bb)all;

watch the fall.

You’re just an oth er (Bb)brick and I’m a (Gm)sledge ham mer.

You’re just an oth er (CN.C.)brick and I’m a sledge ham mer.

Yeah, I hit a wall;

I prayed that I would (Bb)make it through,

(Gm)make it through.

I can’t sur vive a life that’s (Bb)with out you, that’s (Gm)with out you, yeah.

And I will rise

up from the (Bb)ash es now, the (Gm)ash es now.

Oh, the spar row flies with just the crumbs of (Bb)lov ing

(Gm)spilled.

I was watch the fall.

You’re just an oth er (Bb)brick and I’m a (Gm)sledge ham mer.

You’re just an oth er (Bb)brick and I’m a (Gm)sledge ham mer.

You’re

You’re just an oth er (CN.C.)brick and I’m a sledge ham mer.

Sledgehammer by Rihanna

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

About “Sledgehammer

What key is "Sledgehammer" in?
"Sledgehammer" by Rihanna is in the key of D with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
Is "Sledgehammer" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Sledgehammer" 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 "Sledgehammer"?
This arrangement of "Sledgehammer" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, D, Dpow, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Sledgehammer" 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.

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