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(CN.C.)Mm,
mm,
mm...
I’m a prin cess cut from mar ble, smooth er than a storm.
And the scars that mark my bod y, they’re sil ver and gold.
My blood is a flood of ru bies, pre cious stones, it keeps my veins hot, the fi re’s found a home in (G#m)me.
I move through town, I’m qui et like a (C#m7)fire
and my (G#m)neck lace is of rope.
I tie it and un (D#5)tie it.
And now (G#m)peo ple talk to me, but noth ing ev er hits home.
(B)Peo ple talk to me, and all the (F#)voic es just burn holes.
I’m go ing in.
(Ooh!)
This is the start
of how it all (D#m7)ends.
They used to shout my name, now they whis per it.
I’m speed ing up
and this is the (C#m7)red, o range, yel low flick er (D#m7)beat spark ing up my heart.
We’re at the start,
the col ours dis ap (D#m7)pear.
I nev er watch the stars, there’s so much down here.
So I just try
to keep up with the (C#m7)red, o range, yel low flick er (D#m7)beat spark ing up my heart.
I dream all year, but they’re not the sweet (C#)kinds
and the (G#m)shiv ers move down my shoul der blades in dou ble (D#5)time.
And now (G#m)peo ple talk to me, I’m slip ping out of reach now.
(B)Peo ple talk to me and all their (F#)fac es blur.
But I got my (G#m)fin gers laced to geth er and I made a lit tle pri son.
And I’m (F#5)lock ing up ev ’ry one who ev er laid a fin ger on (CN.C.)me.
I’m go ing in.
(Ooh!)
(Hoo, hoo)
And this is the (D#m7)red, o range, yel low flick er beat spark ing up my heart.
(Hoo, hoo)
And this is the (C#m7)red, o range, yel low flick er (D#m7)beat, beat, beat, beat...
(CN.C.)mm...
Yellow Flicker Beat — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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#, 96 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 “Yellow Flicker Beat”
- Can I sing "Yellow Flicker Beat" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat" by Lorde in?
- The backing track is in G# at 96 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Yellow Flicker Beat", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
- "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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: "Royals", "Supercut". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Yellow Flicker Beat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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.