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
2 people have learned this song
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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