From the (Bb)day we ar rive on the (Cm)plan et
and (F7)blink ing, step in to the (Bb)sun,
there’s (Gm7)more to be seen than can (Cm7)ev er be seen, more to (Ab)do than can ev er be (F)done.
Some say, “Eat or be (Cm)eat en.” Some (F7)say, “Live and let live.”
But (Gm7)all are a greed as they (Cm7)join the stam pede, you should (Ab)nev er take more than you (F)give, in the (Eb)cir cle of (Bb)life.
It’s the wheel of for tune.
It’s the leap of faith.
It’s the band of hope,
’til we find our (Bb)place
on the path un wind ing,
in the (Bb)cir cle,
the cir cle of (Eb)life.
Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King) by Elton John
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)”
- What key is "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)" in?
- "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)" by Elton John is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)"?
- This arrangement of "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, F, F7, G7, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Circle Of Life (From Walt Disney's The Lion King)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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