Yellow Flicker Beat

by Lorde
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

I’m a (A5)prin cess cut from mar ble, smooth er than a storm.

And the (D5)scars that mark my bod y, they’re sil ver and (A5)gold.

My (E5)bod y’s a flood of ru bies, pre cious stones.

It (D5)keeps my veins hot, the fi re’s found a home in (A5)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 (Em)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 (Em)beat spark ing up my heart.

We’re at the start,

the col ors dis ap (Em)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.

(C6)Peo ple talk to me and all their (G)fac es blur.

But I got my (A5)fin gers laced to geth er, and I made a lit tle pri son and I’m (G5)lock ing up ev ’ry one who ev er laid a fin ger on (CN.C.)me.

I’m go ing in, hoo.

(Em)beat spark ing up my heart.

And this is the (Em)red, or ange, yel low flick er beat spark ing up my heart.

And this is the (D5)red, or ange, yel low flick er (Em)beat, beat, beat, beat.

(CN.C.)Ooh.

Yellow Flicker Beat — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yellow Flicker Beat" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 95 BPM.

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

About “Yellow Flicker Beat

Why does "Yellow Flicker Beat" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 95 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 chords are used in "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Apow, C, C6, Cpow, Dpow, Em, Epow, G, +1 more.
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 this real sheet music for "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yellow Flicker Beat".
Can I see all the notes in "Yellow Flicker Beat"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 95 BPM.

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