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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sledgehammer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 130 BPM.
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About “Sledgehammer”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sledgehammer" 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. "Sledgehammer" is in D.
- What key is "Sledgehammer" by Rihanna played in?
- Sledgehammer is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sledgehammer"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sledgehammer" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sledgehammer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sledgehammer"?
- "Sledgehammer" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sledgehammer"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, D, Dpow, Gm.
- 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 "Sledgehammer" 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. "Sledgehammer" is in the key of D at 130 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sledgehammer"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.