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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Murder By Numbers" by The Police in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Murder By Numbers"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Murder By Numbers" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 138 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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