Not Even The King

by Alicia Keys
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Not Even The King" by Alicia Keys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Not Even The King”

Can I learn "Not Even The King" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Not Even The King" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Not Even The King"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Not Even The King" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Not Even The King"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Not Even The King" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.