What key is "Not Even The King" in?

"Not Even The King" by Alicia Keys is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Not Even The King" 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 "Not Even The King" 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.

What chords are used in "Not Even The King"?

This arrangement of "Not Even The King" uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, E, Em, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Not Even The King" on piano?

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

What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Mon ey,

some peo ple so (F)poor all that they got is (C)mon ey.

Oh, and dia monds,

some peo ple waste their life count ing their thou sands.

I don’t care what they’re (G)of fer ing,

how much gold they bring.

They can’t af ford what we got,

not e ven the king.

They can’t af ford what we got,

not (Dm)e ven the king.

Oh, (C)cas tles,

some peo ple so (F)lone ly what good is a (C)cas tle.

Sur round ed by peo ple

but ain’t got a (F)friend that’s not on the pay roll.

Ah, I don’t care what they bring,

they can have (Am)ev ’ry thing.

They can’t af ford what we got,

not e ven the king.

They can’t af ford what we got,

not (Dm)e ven the king.

(Am)All the king’s (G)hors es and all the king’s (C)men came (G)charg ing to (Am)get what we (Fmaj7)got.

They (Am)of fer the (G)crown and they (F)of fer the throne, but I al (G)read y got (Am)all that I (Fmaj7)want.

(Am)All the king’s (G)hors es and all the king’s (C)men, came (G)they came to (Am)march ing we (Fmaj7)through.

They (Am)of fer the (G)world just to (F)have what we got, but I but (G)read y got (Am)all that I (Fmaj7)want.

(G)I found the (Am)world in (G)you.

(G)I found the (Am)world in you.

So, dar lin;

They can’t af ford this,

this is (Am)price less.

Can’t af ford what we got,

not e ven the king.

Can’t af ford what we got,

not (Dm)e ven the king.

Not Even The King by Alicia Keys

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Not Even The King”

What key is "Not Even The King" in?: "Not Even The King" by Alicia Keys is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Not Even The King" 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 "Not Even The King" 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.
What chords are used in "Not Even The King"?: This arrangement of "Not Even The King" uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, E, Em, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Not Even The King" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.