Killer Queen

by Queen
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Lyrics

She keeps (Dm)Mö et and Chan don she (C)in her pret ty cab i net, (Dm)“Let them eat cake,” she says, (C)just like Ma rie (F)An toi nette.

A (C)built a in from rem e na, dy for (Bb)Khrush to chev and Ken ne dy, nah, and (F)an y time in an in vi ta tion you’re (C7)you can de cline.

Per fume came (Dm)Cav i ar and cig a rettes, for (F)well versed could in et i quette, less, ex (G)tr’or di nar nice.

She’s a (C)kill er (Em)queen,

(Am)gun pow der, (Em)gel a tine, (Am)dy na mite with a (B7)la ser beam, (A)guar an teed to blow your (D)mind,

(C)an y time, ooh.

(G)Rec om mend ed (Em)at the price, in (A7)sat tia ble an (D)ap pe tite,

wan na try.

(Dm)To a (Dm)void et com pli tions, she (C)nev er kept the same ad dress, (Dm)“Let in con ver tion she (C)spoke just like a (F)bar on ess.

A (C)Met a man from rem e na, dy went (Bb)down to Gei sha Mi ne dy, nah, and (F)then a gain in an in vi ta if you’re (C7)that way in clined.

Per fume came (Dm)nat ’ral ly from Par a is, for (F)cars she could in care i quette, less, fas (G)tid ious nar nice.

She’s a (C)kill er (Em)queen,

(Am)gun pow der, (Em)gel a tine, (Am)dy na mite with a (B7)la ser beam, (A)guar an teed to blow your (D)mind,

(C)an y time, ooh.

(G)Rec om mend ed (Em)at the price, in (A7)sat tia ble an (D)ap pe tite,

wan na try.

(Dm)To a

Drop (Dm)hat she’s as will ing and (A)play ful as a (Dm)pus sy cat, then mo men tar out of ac tion, tem po rar out of gas; to (E)ab so (F)lute ly (Am)drive (G)you (C)wild,

(G)wild.

(She’s out to get you.) She’s a (C)kill er (Em)queen,

(Am)gun pow der, (Em)gel a tine, (Am)dy na mite with a (B7)la ser beam, (A)guar an teed to blow your (D)mind,

(C)an y time, ooh.

(B7)Rec om mend ed (Em)at the price, in (A7)sat tia ble an (Dm)ap pe tite,

(C)what a drag.

Killer Queen — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Killer Queen" by Queen in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Killer Queen”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Killer Queen"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Killer Queen" by Queen played in?
Killer Queen is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Killer Queen"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Killer Queen" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Killer Queen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Killer Queen"?
"Killer Queen" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Killer Queen" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 96 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.