Royals

by Lorde

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Lyrics

I’ve nev er seen a (CN.C.)dia mond in the flesh

I cut my teeth on wed ding rings in the mov ies and I’m not proud of my ad dress,

in the torn up town,

no post code en vy.

But ev ’ry song’s like (D)gold teeth, Grey Goose, trip pin’ in the bath room.

Blood stains, ball gowns, trash in’ the ho tel room, (C)we don’t care,

we’re driv ing (G)Ca dil lacs in our dreams.

But ev ’ry bod y’s like (D)Cris tal, May bach, dia monds on your time piece.

Jet planes, is lands, ti gers on a gold leash.

(C)We don’t care,

we aren’t (G)caught up in your love af fair.

And we’ll nev er be (D)ro yals (Ro yals.) it don’t run in our blood.

That kind of (C)luxe just ain’t for us.

We crave a (G)diff ’rent kind of buzz.

Let me be your (D)ru ler.

(Ru ler.) You can call me queen bee and ba by I’ll (C)rule.

(I’ll rule.

I’ll rule.

I’ll rule.)

Let me live that fan ta sy.

Royals by Lorde — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Royals” by Lorde 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 88 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Royals" 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 "Royals"?
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.