About “Where Have You Been”

What key is "Where Have You Been" by Rihanna played in?

Where Have You Been is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where Have You Been"?

The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Where Have You Been" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "Where Have You Been"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Where Have You Been"?

"Where Have You Been" was originally performed by Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Where Have You Been"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, C, Cm, Cm7.

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 there a karaoke version of "Where Have You Been" with lyrics?

Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Where Have You Been" by Rihanna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.

Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?

It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.

Can I change the key of "Where Have You Been" to match my voice or capo?

Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.

Can I slow "Where Have You Been" down to learn the words and chords?

Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.