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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Murder By Numbers" 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 E, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Murder By Numbers" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Murder By Numbers" 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 "Murder By Numbers" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Murder By Numbers" 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.