Royals

Recorded by Lorde
For SSAA a cappella
Duration: ca. 3:00

Arranged by
Deke Sharon

Words and music by

Joel Little and Ella Yelich-O'Connor

Do = G, 4/4, Mysterious ( ! = ca. 85)

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rule,

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rul- er. You can call me queen bee.

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ah,___________________

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Let me live that fan-ta-sy

Translated to Numbers by:

Evan B
PERTH, MAY 2015