Rude Boy by Rihanna Chords and Melody

Sections: Verse and Pre-Chorus ◯◯ , Chorus ◯◯ , Bridge ▢▢ .

Verse and Pre-Chorus

Chorus

Bridge

Rude Boy is written in the key of D♯ Minor. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 10th most popular key among Minor keys and the 19th most popular among all keys. Minor keys, along with major keys, are a common choice for popular music. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all minor chords (D♯ minor, G♯ minor, and A♯ minor). See the D♯ Minor Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!