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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sledgehammer" by Rihanna in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 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”
- Can I learn "Sledgehammer" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sledgehammer" with hands-separate practice in D at 130 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sledgehammer"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sledgehammer" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sledgehammer"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sledgehammer" is in the key of D at 130 BPM.