King Of Pain

by The Police
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There’s a (Bm)lit tle black (A)spot on the sun to day

It’s the (G)same old thing as yes ter day

There’s a (Bm)black hat caught in the high tree (A)top

There’s a (G)flag pole rag and the wind won’t stop

I have (A)stood here be fore in side the (D)pour ing (G)rain with the (A)world turn ing cir cles run ning (D)’round my (G)brain.

I guess (A)I’m al ways hop in’ that you’ll (D)end this (G)reign but it’s (A)my des ti ny to be the (D)king of (G)pain.

There’s a (Bm)lit tle black spot on the sun to day

that’s my soul up there

It’s the (A)same old thing fro as in yes wat ter day

(F#m)that’s my soul up there

There’s a (Bm)black hat caught in a high tree top that’s my soul up there

There’s a (A)flag pole rag trapped and the wind won’t stop

(F#m)that’s my soul up there

I have (D)stood here be fore in side the pour ing (G)rain with the (D)world turn ing cir cles run ning ’round my (G)brain.

I guess (D)I’m al ways hop ing that you’ll end this (G)reign but it’s (D)my des ti ny to be the king of (G)pain.

There’s a (Bm)fos sil that’s trapped in a high cliff wall

that’s my soul up there

There’s a (A)dead sal mon fro zen in a wat er fall

(F#m)that’s my soul up there

There’s a (Bm)blue whale beached by a spring tide’s ebb that’s my soul up there

There’s a (A)but ter fly trapped in a spi der’s web

(F#m)that’s my soul up there

I have (D)stood here be fore in side the pour ing (G)rain with the (D)world turn ing cir cles run ning ’round my (G)brain.

I guess (D)I’m al ways hop ing that you’ll end this (G)reign but it’s (D)my des ti ny to be the king of (G)pain.

There’s a king of (G)pain.

There’s a king on a throne with his eyes torn out There’s a blind man look ing for a (G)shad ow of doubt; There’s a rich man sleep ing on a (G)gold en bed There’s a ske le ton chok ing on a (D)crust of (Bm)bread.

There’s a (Bm)red fox torn by a hunts men’s pack

that’s my soul up there

There’s a (A)black winged gull with a bro ken back (F#m)that’s my soul up there

There’s a (F#m7)lit tle black (Fmaj7)spot on the sun to (Eb)day It’s the (F#m7)same old thing as yes ter day

I have (D)stood here be fore in side the pour ing (G)rain with the (D)world turn ing cir cles run ning ’round my (G)brain.

I guess (D)I’m al ways hop ing that you’ll end this (G)reign but it’s (D)my des ti ny to be the king of (G)pain.

King of pain.

King of pain.

King Of Pain — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "King Of Pain" 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 D, 120 BPM.

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

About “King Of Pain

Can I play "King Of Pain" 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 "King Of Pain" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "King Of Pain" by The Police played in?
King Of Pain 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 "King Of Pain"?
The arrangement plays at 120 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 chords are used in "King Of Pain"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C#m, C#sus4, D, D9, +9 more.
What other songs by The Police can I play here?
Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "MURDER BY NUMBERS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "King Of Pain"?
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. "King Of Pain" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "King Of Pain"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "King Of Pain" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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