What key is "Royals" in?

"Royals" by Lorde is in the key of D with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Royals" 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 "Royals" 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 "Royals"?

This arrangement of "Royals" uses 5 chords: C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "Royals" on piano?

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

What other songs by Lorde can I play here?

Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve nev er seen a dia mond in the flesh.

I cut my teeth on wed ding rings

in the mov ies.

And I’m not proud of my ad dress.

In a torn up town,

We no n’t post code en vy.

But ev ’ry song’s like (D5)gold teeth, Grey Goose, trip ping in the bath room, blood stains, ball gowns, trash ing the ho tel room.

(C5)We don’t care,

we’re driv in’ (G5)Cad il lacs in our dreams.

But ev ’ry bod y’s like (D5)Cris tal, May bach, dia monds on your time piece, jet planes, is lands, ti gers on a gold leash.

(C5)We don’t care,

we aren’t (G5)caught up in your love af fair.

And we’ll nev er be (D5)roy als, (roy als.) It don’t run in our blood.

That kind of (C5)luxe just ain’t for us.

We crave a (G5)dif f’rent kind of buzz.

Let me be your (D5)rul er, (rul er.) You can call me queen bee and, ba by, I’ll (C)rule, I’ll rule, I’ll rule, I’ll rule.

Let me live that fan ta sy.

My friends and I, we’ve cracked the code.

We count our dol lars on the train

to the par ty.

And ev ’ry one who knows us knows

In we’re fine with this.

We did n’t come from mon ey.

But ev ’ry song’s like (D5)gold teeth, Grey Goose, trip ping in the bath room, blood stains, ball gowns, trash ing the ho tel room.

(C5)We don’t care,

we’re driv in’ (G5)Cad il lacs in our dreams.

But ev ’ry bod y’s like (D5)Cris tal, May bach, dia monds on your time piece, jet planes, is lands, ti gers on a gold leash.

(C5)We don’t care,

we aren’t (G5)caught up in your love af fair.

And we’ll nev er be (D5)roy als, (roy als.) It don’t run in our blood.

That kind of (C5)luxe just ain’t for us.

We crave a (G5)dif f’rent kind of buzz.

Let me be your (D5)rul er, (rul er.) You can call me queen bee and, ba by, I’ll (C)rule, I’ll rule, I’ll rule, I’ll rule.

Let me live that fan ta sy.

My friends and Oh,

oh,

(D5)oh,

we’re big ger than we ev er dreamed.

And I’m in love with be ing queen.

Oh,

oh,

life is great with out a care.

We aren’t (CN.C.)caught up in your love af fair.

And we’ll nev er be

(CN.C.)Let me live that fan ta sy.

Royals by Lorde

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Royals”

What key is "Royals" in?: "Royals" by Lorde is in the key of D with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Royals" 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 "Royals" 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 "Royals"?: This arrangement of "Royals" uses 5 chords: C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Royals" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lorde can I play here?: Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.