Other arrangements of King Of Pain
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "King Of Pain" by The Police: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 120 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "King Of Pain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "King Of Pain" by The Police. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "King Of Pain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "King Of Pain" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.