Other arrangements of Murder By Numbers
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(CN.C.)Once that you’ve de cid ed on a kill ing,
first you make a stone of your heart.
And if you find that your hands are still will ing,
then you can turn a mur der in to art.
There (Em7)real ly is n’t (Fsus)an y need for (B)blood shed,
you just (Em7)do it with a (Fsus)lit tle more fin (B)esse.
If (Em7)you can slip a (Fsus)tab let in to some one’s cof fee,
then (F#)it a voids an (Fmaj7)aw ful lot of (B)mess.
Be cause it’s (Em7)mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (F#m7)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (G)A, B, (B)C.
It’s (Em7)mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (B)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (B)A, B, C.
Now (Em7)if you have a taste for this ex (Bbmaj7)per i ence;
in (Em7)you’re flushed with your (Fsus)ver y first suc (B)cess.
Then (Em7)you must try a (Fsus)two some, or a (B)three some.
You’ll (F#)find your con sience both ers (Fmaj7)you much (B)less.
Be cause (Em7)mur der is like (Fsus)an y thing you take (B)to;
it’s a (Em7)hab it form ing (Fsus)need for more and (B)more.
You can (Em7)bump off ev ’ry (Fsus)mem ber of your fam i ly
you don’t (F#)an y bod y else you find a (B)bore.
Be cause it’s (Em7)mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (F#m7)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (G)A, B, (B)C.
It’s (Em7)mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (B)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (B)A, B, C.
Now (Em7)you can join the ranks of the il (Bbmaj7)lus tri ous
in (Em7)his tor y’s great (Fsus)dark y hall of (B)fame.
Then (Em7)All our great est (Fsus)kill ers were in (B)dus trious;.
at (F#)least the ones that we all (Fmaj7)know by (B)name.
Be But (Em7)you can reach the (Fsus)top of your pro fes (B)sion
it’s if (Em7)you be come the (Fsus)lead er of the (B)land.
You For (Em7)mur der is the (Fsus)sport of the e lect ed; ly
you don’t (F#)need to lift a fin ger of your (B)hand.
Be cause it’s (Em7)mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (B)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (G)A, B, C.
(Em7)Mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (B)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (B)A, B, C, D, E.
One, two, (Em7)three.
A, B, (Em7)C.
One, two, (F#)three.
A, B, (Em7)C.
One, two, (Em7)three.
A, B, (Em7)C.
One, two, (F#)three.
A, B, (Em7)C.
(Em7)Mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (B)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (G)A, B, (F#m7)C.
(Em7)Mur der by (F#m7)num bers; (G)one, two, (B)three.
It’s as (Em7)eas y to (F#m7)learn as your (G)A, B, C, D, (Em)E.
Murder By Numbers — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Murder By Numbers" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 138 BPM.
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About “Murder By Numbers”
- Why does "Murder By Numbers" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Murder By Numbers".
- What key is "Murder By Numbers" by The Police played in?
- Murder By Numbers is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Murder By Numbers"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Murder By Numbers" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Murder By Numbers"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Murder By Numbers"?
- "Murder By Numbers" was originally performed by The Police. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Murder By Numbers"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: B7, Bbdom, Bbmaj7, C, Em, Em7, F#7, F#m7, +3 more.
- What other songs by The Police can I play here?
- Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Murder By Numbers"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Murder By Numbers".
- Can I see all the notes in "Murder By Numbers"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 138 BPM.
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