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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 — 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 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”
- 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 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 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 D, 120 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.
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