Other arrangements of Sledgehammer
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Sledgehammer" by Rihanna in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 130 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Sledgehammer”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Sledgehammer"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Sledgehammer" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 130 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.