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)dif f’rent kind of buzz.

Let me be your (D)ru ler.

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

(I’ll rule.

I’ll rule.

Let me live that fan ta sy.

My friends and (CN.C.)I, we’ve cracked code.

We count our dol lars on the train to par ty.

And ev ’ry one who knows us

that we’re fine with this,

we did n’t come from mon ey.

(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)dif f’rent kind of buzz.

Let me be your (D)ru ler.

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

(I’ll rule.

I’ll rule.

Let me live that fan ta sy.

My friends and Oh.

Oh.

Ooh.

Oh.

and I’m in love with be ing queen.

Oh.

Oh.

Ooh.

Oh.

(G)caught up in your love af fair.

And we’ll nev er be

Let me live that fan ta sy.

Royals — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Royals" by Lorde: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Royals”

Can I sing "Royals" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Royals" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Royals" by Lorde in?
The backing track is in G at 88 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 "Royals" 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 "Royals"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Royals", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Royals" 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 "Royals"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Royals"?
"Royals" was originally performed by Lorde. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Lorde are available?
Other accompaniments by Lorde: "Supercut", "Yellow Flicker Beat". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Royals" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Royals" by Lorde. 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 "Royals" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Royals" 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.

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