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Intro C Am Em D
 
C
I've been cold hearted
Am
But I'm just getting started
Em
Got my eyes on the the target
D
Now, now
C Am Em
Ooh, ooh, ooh
D
Till the battles won
C
Till kingdom come
Am Em D
Ooh, ooh, ooh
C
I'll never run
Am
Best to give me your loyalty
Em
'Cause I'm taking the world you'll see
D
They'll be calling me, calling me
C
They'll be calling me royalty
Am
Best to give me your loyalty
Em
'Cause I'm taking the world you'll see
D
They'll be calling me, calling me
C Am,Em,D,C,Am,Em
They'll be calling me royalty
D C,Am,Em,D,C,Am,Em,D
They'll be calling me royalty
C Am
They say I'm dangerous, 'cause I
 
Broke all the cages
Em
No I, won't sit and take it
D
Now, now
C Am
They left me for dead, I guess they'll never learn
Em
Every time I break there's just more pain to burn
D
They'll never, never, never learn
 
C Am Em
Ooh, ooh, ooh
D
Till the battles won
C
Till kingdom come
C Am Em
Ooh, ooh, ooh
D
I'll never run
 
C Am
Best to give me your loyalty
Em
Cause I'm taking the world you'll see
D
They'll be calling me, calling me
C
They'll be calling me royalty
Am
Best to give me your loyalty
Em
'Cause I'm taking the world you'll see
D
They'll be calling me, calling me
C ,Am,Em,D,C,Am,Em
They'll be calling me royalty
D C , Am,Em,D,C,Am,Em
They'll be calling me royalty
D C ,Am,Em,D,C,Am,Em,D,C
They'll be calling me royalty

How to play Royalty

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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