Song
King of Pain
by The Police
King of Pain is a 1983 song by The Police, 4:59 long, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Emotion, Royalty song themes.
Released 1983 Hot 100 peak #3 · 16 weeks Length 4:59 Pop-Rock, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Deliver the descriptive, metaphorical verses with a haunting clarity
- Build the vocal power for the anthemic, soulful chorus
- Maintain a sense of poetic, brooding intensity
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "King of Pain" karaoke
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