Little Lion Man

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

Weep for your self, my man you’ll nev er be what is in your heart.

(Dm)Weep, lit tle li on man, you’re not as brave as you were at the start.

(Csus4)Rate your self and rape your self, (Bbmaj7)take all the (F)cou rage (Gm7)you have left.

And (Csus4)waste it on fix ing all the (Bbmaj7)prob lems that you (F)made in (Gm)your own head.

But it was (Dm)not your (Bb6)fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I my dear?

Did n’t I my...

(Dm)Trem ble for your self, my man, you (Bb)know that you have (Dm)seen this all be fore.

(Dm)Trem ble lit tle li on man, you’ll (Bb)nev er set tle (Dm)an y of your scores.

Your (Csus4)grace is wast ed in your face, your (Bbmaj7)bold ness stands a (F)lone a (Gm7)mong the (F)wreck.

Now (Csus4)learn from your moth er or else (Bbmaj7)spend your days (F)bit ing (Gm7)your own neck.

But it was (Dm)not your (Bb6)fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I my dear?

But it was (Dm)not your (Bb6)fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I my dear?

Did n’t I my dear.

(F)Ah

Ah

Ah

Ah

Ah

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But it was (CN.C.)not your fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I my dear?

But it was (Dm)not (CN.C.)your fault, but mine.

And it was your heart on the line.

I real ly fucked it up this time, did n’t I my dear?

Did n’t I my dear.

Little Lion Man — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Little Lion Man" by Mumford & Sons: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 138 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Little Lion Man

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Little Lion Man" by Mumford & Sons in?
The backing track is in Bb at 138 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Little Lion Man" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Little Lion Man"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Little Lion Man", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Little Lion Man" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Little Lion Man"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Little Lion Man"?
"Little Lion Man" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Mumford & Sons are available?
Other accompaniments by Mumford & Sons: "Babel", "Believe", "Ditmas". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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