Learn "SLEDGEHAMMER" by Rihanna on Piano

Master "SLEDGEHAMMER" by Rihanna with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 130 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "SLEDGEHAMMER" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
130 BPM
Difficulty
hard
Artist
Rihanna

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How to Play "Sledgehammer" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.