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There’s a (Am)lit tle black (G)spot on the sun to (G)day;
(G)it’s the (F)same old (G)thing as yes ter (G)day.
There’s a (Am)black hat (G)caught in the high tree (G)top;
(G)there’s a (F)flag pole (G)rag and the wind won’t (G)stop.
I have (C)stood here be (Dm)fore in side the (Em)pour ing (F)rain with the (C)world turn ing (Dm)cir cles run ning (Em)’round my (F)brain.
I guess (C)I’m al ways (Dm)hop in’ that you’ll (Em)end this (F)reign, but it’s (C)my des tin (Dm)y to be the (Em)king of (F)pain.
There’s a (Am)fos sil that’s (G)trapped in a high cliff wall,
(Am)that’s my soul up there.
(G)There’s a (G)dead sal mon (G)fro zen in a (F)wa ter fall,
(Em)that’s my soul up there.
There’s a (Am)blue whale beached by a spring tide’s (G)ebb, (Am)that’s my soul up there.
There’s a (Am)but ter fly (G)trapped in a spi der’s web,
(Bm)that’s my soul up there.
I have (C)stood here be (Dm)fore in side the (Em)pour ing (F)rain with the (C)world turn ing (Dm)cir cles run ning (Em)’round my (F)brain.
I guess (C)I’m al ways (Dm)hop in’ that you’ll (Em)end this (F)reign, but it’s (C)my des tin (Dm)y to be the (Em)king of (F)pain.
There’s a king on a throne with his (F)eyes torn (G)out; there’s a blind man look ing for a (F)shad ow of (G)doubt.
There’s a rich man sleep ing on a (F)gold en (G)bed; there’s a skel e ton chok ing on a (F)crust (G)of (Am)bread.
There’s a (Am)red fox (G)torn by a hunts man’s (G)pack, (Am)that’s my (G)soul up there.
(G)There’s a (F)black winged (G)gull with a bro ken (G)back,
(Bm)that’s my soul up there.
There’s a (Em7)lit tle black (Ebmaj7)spot on the sun to (Db)day; it’s the (Em7)same old (Ebmaj7)thing as yes ter (C9)day.
I have (C)stood here be (Dm)fore in side the (Em)pour ing (F)rain with the (C)world turn ing (Dm)cir cles run ning (Em)’round my (F)brain.
I guess (C)I’m al ways (Dm)hop in’ that you’ll (Em)end this (F)reign, but it’s (C)my des tin (Dm)y to be the (Em)king of (F)pain.
King of pain.
King of pain.
King Of Pain — Simple Sheet Music
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"King Of Pain" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “King Of Pain”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "King Of Pain"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "King Of Pain" by The Police played in?
- King Of Pain is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "King Of Pain"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "King Of Pain" 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 Of Pain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "King Of Pain"?
- "King Of Pain" was originally performed by The Police. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Police can I play here?
- Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "King Of Pain". Key of A, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.