King

by Years & Years
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Lyrics

(Bm)I caught you (A)watch ing me (Em)un der the (D)light, can I be your (Bm)line?

(Bm)They say it’s (A)eas y to (Em)leave you be (D)hind, I don’t wan na (Bm)try.

Cut co ver, take that test.

Hold cou rage to your chest.

Don’t want to wait for you.

Don’t want to have to lose all that I’ve com prom ised to feel an oth er high, I’ve got to keep it down to (Em)night.

And (Bm)oh,

(D)I was a king un der (A)your con trol.

And (Bm)oh,

(D)I wan na feel like you’ve (A)let me go, so (D)let me go.

(Bm)Don’t you re (A)mem ber how (Em)I used to (D)like be ing on the (Bm)line?

(Bm)I dreamed you (A)dreamed of me (Em)call ing my (D)name, is it worth the (Bm)price?

Cut co ver, take that test.

Hold cou rage to your chest.

Don’t want to wait for you.

Don’t want to have to lose all that I’ve com prom ised to feel an oth er high, I’ve got to keep it down to (Em)night.

And (Bm)oh,

(D)I was a king un der (A)your con trol.

And (Bm)oh,

(D)I wan na feel like you’ve (A)let me go, so (D)let me go.

I had to break my self to (G)car ry on.

No love and no ad mis sion, (G)take this from me to night.

(G)Oh,

let’s (Em)fight.

(G)Oh,

let’s fight.

(G)Oh,

let’s (Em)fight.

(G)Oh.

And

And Let go, let go, let go of (D)ev’ ry thing.

Let go, let go, let go of (D)ev’ ry thing.

Let go, let go, let go of (D)ev’ ry thing.

Let go, let go, let go of (D)ev’ ry thing.

King — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"King" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 120 BPM.

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

About “King

Why does "King" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "King".
What key is "King" by Years & Years played in?
King is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "King"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "King" 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 "King"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "King"?
"King" was originally performed by Years & Years. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Years & Years can I play here?
Try "Eyes Shut", "King", "Eyes Shut". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "King"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "King".
Can I see all the notes in "King"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 120 BPM.

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