What key is "Licence To Kill" in?

"Licence To Kill" by Gladys Knight is in the key of G with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Licence To Kill" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Licence To Kill" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Licence To Kill" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Gladys Knight can I play here?

Try "Licence To Kill", "Midnight Train to Georgia". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Hey, (F)ba by, (Dm)thought you were the one who tried to run a (A)way.

Ooh, (F)ba by, (Dm7)was n’t I the one who made you want things (Fmaj9)to

stay?

Please don’t bet that you’ll ev er es cape me

once I get my sights (A)on you.

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

and you (G7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Em7)heart.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

an y (G7)one who tries to tear us a (Em7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Li cence to kill.

Hey, (F)ba by, (Dm)think you need a friend to stand up by your (A)side.

Ooh, (F)ba by, (Dm7)now you can de pend on me to keep things (Fmaj9)to

right.

Please don’t bet that you’ll ev er es cape me

once I get my sights (A)on you.

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

and you (G7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Em7)heart.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

an y (G7)one who tries to tear us a (Em7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Li cence to kill.

cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

and you (G7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Em7)heart.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Got a (Em7)li cence to kill

an y (G7)one who tries to tear us a (Em7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Fmaj7)kill.)

Say that some bod y tries to make a move on you,

in the blink of an eye I will be there too.

And they’d bet ter know why I’m gon na make ’em pay

till their dy ing day,

till their dy ing day.

Got a (Fm7)li cence to kill

and you (Ab7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Fm7)heart.

(Got a li cence (Gbmaj7)to kill.)

Got a (Fm7)li cence to kill

an y (Ab7)one who tries to tear us a (Fm7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Gbmaj7)kill.)

(Fm7)li cence to kill

and you (Ab7)know I’m go ing straight for your (Fm7)heart.

(Got a li cence (Gbmaj7)to kill.)

Got a (Fm7)li cence to kill

an y (Ab7)one who tries to tear us a (Fm7)part.

(Got a li cence to (Gbmaj7)kill.)

- to (Gbmaj7)kill.

Ooh.

Li cence to (Bb)kill.

Li cence to (Gb)kill.

Licence To Kill by Gladys Knight

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Licence To Kill”

What key is "Licence To Kill" in?: "Licence To Kill" by Gladys Knight is in the key of G with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Licence To Kill" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Licence To Kill" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Licence To Kill" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Gladys Knight can I play here?: Try "Licence To Kill", "Midnight Train to Georgia". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.