What key is "The Monster" in?

"The Monster" by Eminem featuring Rihanna is in the key of C# with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Monster" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Monster" 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 "The Monster"?

This arrangement of "The Monster" uses 7 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C, C#m, C#pow.

How long does it take to learn "The Monster" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.

Get a long with the voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.

You’re try in’ to save me; stop (B)hold in’ your (A)breath.

And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy, cra zy.

I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B5)un der my (A5)bed.

Get a long with the voic es in (B5)side of my (A5)head.

You’re try in’ to save me; stop (B5)hold in’ your (A5)breath.

And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B5)you think I’m cra zy.

Well, that’s not fair.

Whoa,

whoa,

well, that’s not fair.

Whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B5)un der my (A5)bed.

Get a long with the voic es in (B5)side of my (A5)head.

You’re try in’ to save me; stop (B5)hold in’ your (A5)breath.

And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B5)you think I’m cra zy.

Well, that’s not fair.

Whoa,

whoa,

well, that’s not fair.

Whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B)un der my (A)bed.

Get a long with the voic es in (B)side of my (A)head.

You’re try in’ to save me; stop (B)hold in’ your (A)breath.

And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B)you think I’m cra zy.

I’m friends with the mon ster that’s (B5)un der my (A5)bed.

Get a long with the voic es in (B5)side of my (A5)head.

You’re try in’ to save me; stop (B5)hold in’ your (A5)breath.

And you think I’m cra zy, yeah, (B5)you think I’m cra zy.

(CN.C.)Well, that’s not fair.

Whoa,

whoa,

well, that’s not fair.

Whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

The Monster by Eminem featuring Rihanna

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C# at 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “The Monster”

What key is "The Monster" in?: "The Monster" by Eminem featuring Rihanna is in the key of C# with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Monster" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Monster" 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 "The Monster"?: This arrangement of "The Monster" uses 7 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C, C#m, C#pow.
How long does it take to learn "The Monster" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.