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I’ve nev er seen a (CN.C.)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 the torn up town,
no post code en vy.
But ev ’ry song’s like (D)gold teeth, Grey Goose, trip pin’ in the bath room.
Blood stains, ball gowns, trash in’ the ho tel room, (C)we don’t care,
we’re driv ing (G)Ca dil lacs in our dreams.
But ev ’ry bod y’s like (D)Cris tal, May bach, dia monds on your time piece.
Jet planes, is lands, ti gers on a gold leash.
(C)We don’t care,
we aren’t (G)caught up in your love af fair.
And we’ll nev er be (D)ro yals (Ro yals.) it don’t run in our blood.
That kind of (C)luxe just ain’t for us.
We crave a (G)diff ’rent kind of buzz.
Let me be your (D)ru ler.
(Ru ler.) 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.
Royals — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Royals" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 88 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Royals”
- Can I play "Royals" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Royals" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Royals" by Lorde played in?
- Royals is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Royals"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Royals" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Royals"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Royals"?
- "Royals" was originally performed by Lorde. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Royals"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Lorde can I play here?
- Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Royals"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Royals" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Royals"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Royals" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.