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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Not Even The King" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Not Even The King”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Not Even The King"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Not Even The King" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Not Even The King is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not Even The King"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Not Even The King" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Not Even The King"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Not Even The King"?
- "Not Even The King" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Not Even The King"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, E, Em, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Not Even The King". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.