Killer Queen

by Queen
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Lyrics

She keeps (Cm)Mo et and Chan don she (Bb)in her pret ty cab i net.

(Cm)“Let them con eat cake,” she says, (Bb)just like Ma rie (Eb)An toi nette.

A (Bb)built a in from rem e dy for (Ab)Khru shchev Gei and Ken ne dy, and (Eb)an y time an ci in vi ta tion you’re (Bb11)you can de cline.

Per fume came (Cm)Cav i ar and cig a rettes, for (Eb)well versed could in et i quette, ex (D7)tr’or di nar i ly (Gm)nice.

(F7)She’s a (Bb)kill er (Dm)queen, (Gm)gun pow der, (Dm)gel a tine, (Gm)dy na mite with a (A7)la ser (Dm)beam, (G7)guar an teed to blow your (C)mind,

an y time, ooh.

(A7)Rec om mend ed (Dm)at the price, in (G7)sa tia ble an (Cm)ap pe tite,

wan na try.

To a (Cm)void com pli ca tions, she (Bb)nev er kept the same ad dress, (Cm)“Let in con ver sa tion she (Bb)spoke just like a (Eb)bar on ess.

A (Bb)Met a man from Chi na, dy went (Ab)down to Gei sha Mi ne nah, and (Eb)then a gain in ci den tal ly if you’re (Bb11)that way in clined.

Per fume came (Cm)nat ’ral ly from Par a is, for (Eb)cars she could n’t care i less, fas (D7)tid ious and pre ly (Gm)cise.

(F7)She’s a (Bb)kill er (Dm)queen, (Gm)gun pow der, (Dm)gel a tine, (Gm)dy na mite with a (A7)la ser (Dm)beam, (G7)guar an teed to blow your (C)mind,

an y time, ooh.

(A7)Rec om mend ed (Dm)at the price, in (G7)sa tia ble an (Cm)ap pe tite,

wan na try.

To a

Drop of a (G7)hat she’s as (Cm)will ing as (G7)play ful as a (Cm)pus sy cat, then (Bb)mo men tar i ly (Eb)out of ac tion, (Bb)tem po rar i ly (Eb)out of gas; to (D7)ab so lute ly (Gm)drive (F)you (Bb)wild,

(F)wild.

(She’s out to get you.) She’s a (A7)Rec om mend ed (Dm)at the price, in (G7)sa tia ble an (Cm)ap pe tite,

what a drag.

Killer Queen — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Killer Queen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 115 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for your chord vocabulary — twenty distinct chords in the key of F means your hands will navigate chromatic shifts you won't find in simpler pop songs.

Pay special attention to the major-to-minor pivots like Bb to Bbm and Ab to Abm; those single-note changes in the chord shape are easy to miss at 115 BPM if you haven't drilled them slowly first.

Your left hand plays a block bass pattern, so keep it steady and confident — it's the anchor while your right hand handles the melodic rhythm, which leans into light syncopation in the verses.

I'd suggest learning hands separately, then looping the verse and chorus transitions at around 70 BPM before bringing it up to tempo.

The trickiest stumbling point is usually the quick walk through Cm7–D7–Gm — isolate those three bars until they feel automatic.

This is the piece that will genuinely build your comfort with chromatic chord movement, a skill that unlocks so much of the rock and jazz-inflected repertoire ahead of you.

About “Killer Queen”

Can I play "Killer Queen" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Killer Queen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Killer Queen" by Queen played in?
Killer Queen is arranged in the key of F 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 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Killer Queen" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Killer Queen"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A7, Ab, Abm, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Bbm, +12 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Killer Queen"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Killer Queen" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Killer Queen"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Killer Queen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.