Licence To Kill

by Gladys Knight

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Licence To Kill

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Gladys Knight76 BPM

Lyrics

Hey, (F)ba by, (Dm)thought you were the one who tried to run a (A)way.

Ooh, (F)ba by, (Dm7)was n’t I the one who made you want things (Fmaj9)to

stay?

Please don’t bet that you’ll ev er es cape me

once I get my sights (A)on you.

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

and you (G7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Em7)heart.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

an y (G7)one who tries to tear us a (Em7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Li cence to kill.

Hey, (F)ba by, (Dm)think you need a friend to stand up by your (A)side.

Ooh, (F)ba by, (Dm7)now you can de pend on me to keep things (Fmaj9)to

right.

Please don’t bet that you’ll ev er es cape me

once I get my sights (A)on you.

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

and you (G7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Em7)heart.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

an y (G7)one who tries to tear us a (Em7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Li cence to kill.

cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

and you (G7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Em7)heart.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

an y (G7)one who tries to tear us a (Em7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Say that some bod y tries to make a move on you,

in the blink of an eye I will be there too.

And they’d bet ter know why I’m gon na make ’em pay

till their dy ing day,

till their dy ing day,

till their dy ing day.

Got a (Fm7)li cence to kill

and you (Ab7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Fm7)heart.

(Got a li cence (Gbmaj7)to kill.)

Got a (Fm7)li cence to kill

an y (Ab7)one who tries to tear us a (Fm7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Gbmaj7)kill.)

(Fm7)li cence to kill

and you (Ab7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Fm7)heart.

(Got a li cence (Gbmaj7)to kill.)

Got a (Fm7)li cence to kill

an y (Ab7)one who tries to tear us a (Fm7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Gbmaj7)kill.)

- to (Gbmaj7)kill.

Ooh.

Li cence to (Bb)kill.

Li cence to (Gb)kill.

Licence To Kill by Gladys Knight — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Licence To Kill” by Gladys Knight in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 76 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Licence To Kill" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Licence To Kill"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Gladys Knight songs work for kids?
Try "Licence To Kill". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.