Sheet Music Notes for the UK National Anthem "God Save the King"

Melody Notes for "God Save the King"

The British national anthem is traditionally sung in G major. The opening phrase (first two lines) in letter notation:

G - B♭ - D - G - A - B♭
G - B♭ - D - G - B♭ - C
D - G - B♭ - G - A - B♭
G - B♭ - D - E♭ - G

Rhythm: 3/4 time; the first note (G) is a pickup. The anthem has multiple verses; the melody repeats for each.

Note: When the monarch is female, the lyrics change to "God Save the Queen," but the music remains identical.