Hakuna Matata

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(D)ain’t no pass ing (G7)craze.

It (E)means no (Am)wor ries

(C)for the (F)rest of your (D)days.

It’s our (C)prob lem free

phi (G)los o phy.

Ha ku na ma (C)ta ta.

When (Bb)he was a (F)young wart (C)hog...

When (Bb)I was a (F)young wart (C)hog!

He (Eb)found his a ro ma lacked a (F)cer tain ap peal.

He could (C)clear the sa van nah af ter (G)ev ’ry meal!

I’m a (Bb)sen si tive soul,

though I (F)seem thick (C)skinned.

And it (Eb)hurt

that my (F)friends nev er stood down (G)wind!

And I got (F)down (Eb)heart ed

Ha ku na ma (F)ta ta...

what a won der ful (C)phrase.

Ha ku na ma (F)ta ta

(D)ain’t no pass ing (G)craze.

It (E)means no (Am)wor ries

(C)for the (F)rest of your (D)days.

It’s our (C)prob lem free

phi (G)los o phy.

Ha ku na ma (C)ta ta.

It means no (Am)wor ries

(C)for the (F)rest of your (D)days.

It’s our (C)prob lem free

phi (G7)los o phy.

Ha (E)ku na ma (Am)ta ta.

Ha (F)ku na ma (G)ta ta.

Ha (E)ku na ma (Am)ta ta.

Ha (F)ku

na ma ta ta.

Ha ku na ma (C)ta ta.

Ha ku na ma (F)ta ta.

Ha ku na ma (C)ta ta.

Ha ku na ma (F)ta ta.

Ha ku na ma (C)ta ta.

Hakuna Matata — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Hakuna Matata" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hakuna Matata”

Where are the chord symbols for "Hakuna Matata" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hakuna Matata" is in C.
What key is "Hakuna Matata" by Elton John played in?
Hakuna Matata is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hakuna Matata"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hakuna Matata" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hakuna Matata"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hakuna Matata"?
"Hakuna Matata" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Hakuna Matata" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hakuna Matata" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Hakuna Matata"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.