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I’m a (CN.C.)prin cess cut from mar ble, smooth er than a storm.
And the scars that mark my bod y, they’re sil ver and gold.
My (E)bod y’s a flood of ru bies, pre cious stones.
It (Am)keeps my veins hot, the fi re’s found a home in me.
I move through town,
I’m qui et like a (D5)fi re.
And my (A5)neck lace is of rope,
I tie it and un (E5)tie it.
And now (A5)peo ple talk to me but noth ing ev er hits home.
(C5)Peo ple talk to me and all the (G5)voic es just burn holes.
I’m go ing in, hoo.
This is the start
of how it all (Em7)ends.
They used to shout my name, now they whis per it.
I’m speed ing up,
and this is the (D5)red, or ange, yel low flick er (E5)beat spark ing up my heart.
We’re at the start,
the col ors dis ap (Em7)pear.
I nev er watch the stars, there’s so much down here.
So I just try
keep up with the (D5)red, or ange, yel low flick er (Em)beat spark ing up my heart.
I dream all year, but they’re not the sweet (D5)kinds.
And the (A5)shiv ers move down my shoul der blades in dou ble (E5)time.
Ooh, now (A5)peo ple talk to me, I’m slip ping out of reach, now.
(C5)Peo ple talk to me and all their (G5)fac es blur.
But I got my (A5)fin gers laced to geth er, and I made a lit tle pris on and I’m (G5)lock ing up ev ’ry one who ev er laid a fin ger on (A5)me.
I’m go ing in, hoo.
(Em)beat spark ing up my heart.
And this is the (D5)red, or ange, yel low flick er (Em)beat spark ing up my heart.
And this is the (D5)red, or ange, yel low flick er (Em)beat, beat, beat, beat.
(A5)Ooh.
Yellow Flicker Beat — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Yellow Flicker Beat" by Lorde: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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 “Yellow Flicker Beat”
- What key is "Yellow Flicker Beat" by Lorde played in?
- Yellow Flicker Beat 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Yellow Flicker Beat" 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 "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
- "Yellow Flicker Beat" was originally performed by Lorde. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Yellow Flicker Beat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yellow Flicker Beat" by Lorde. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Yellow Flicker Beat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Yellow Flicker Beat" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.