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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "King Of Pain" by The Police in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "King Of Pain" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "King Of Pain" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "King Of Pain"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "King Of Pain" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "King Of Pain"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "King Of Pain" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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