(Abm)I’ve been ig nor ing (Cb)this big lump in my (Gb)throat.
I should n’t be (Gbsus4)cry ing, (Gb)tears were for (Abm)the weak er days.
I’m (Cb)strong er now, or so (Gb)I say, but some thing’s miss ing.
What ev er it (Abm)is, it feels like it’s (Cb)laugh ing at me through the glass of a (Gb)two sid ed mir ror.
What (Gb)ev er it (Abm)is,
it’s just laugh ing at (Gb)me
and I just wan na scream.
What
now?
I just can’t fi gure it out.
What
(Ebm)now?
I guess I’ll just wait it out.
What (Abm)now?
Whoa,
what (Abm)now?
(Abm)I found the one, he (Cb)changed my life.
But was (Gb)it me that changed, and (Gbsus4)he just (Gb)hap pened to (Abm)come at the right time?
(Cb)I’m sup posed to be (Gb)in love, but I’m numb a gain.
What ev er it (Abm)is, it feels like it’s (Cb)laugh ing at me through the glass of a (Gb)two sid ed mir ror.
What (Gb)ev er it (Abm)is,
it’s just laugh ing at (Gb)me
and I just wan na scream.
What
now?
I just can’t fi gure it out.
What
(Ebm)now?
I guess I’ll just wait it out.
What (Abm)now?
Whoa,
what (Abm)now?
Please tell me
what (Abm)now?
There’s (Abm)no one to call cause I’m (Cb)just play ing games with them all.
The (Abm)more I swear I’m hap py, the (Cb)more that I’m feel ing a (Gb)lone.
’Cause I (Abm)spent ev ’ry ho ur just (Cb)go ing through the mo tions.
I (Gb)can’t e ven get the e mo tions to come (Abm)out.
(Cb)Dry as a bone, but I (Db)just wan na (Ebm)shout:
What
now?
I just can’t fi gure it out.
What
(Ebm)now?
I guess I’ll just wait it out.
What (Abm)now?
Some bod y tell me
what (Abm)now?
I don’t know where to (Am)go.
I don’t know what to (F)feel.
I don’t know how to cry.
I don’t know oh oh (G)why.
I don’t know where to (Am)go.
I don’t (Em)know what to (F)feel.
I don’t know how to cry.
I don’t know oh oh (G)why.
I don’t know where to (Am)go.
I don’t (Em)know what to (F)feel.
I don’t know how to cry.
I don’t know oh oh (G)why.
So what (Am)now?
What Now — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "What Now" by Rihanna. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 93 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “What Now”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Now" by Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in A at 93 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "What Now" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "What Now"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Now" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "What Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Now"?
- "What Now" was originally performed by Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rihanna: "American Oxygen", "California King Bed", "California King Bed". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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