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I’m (G)gon na be a might y king, so en e mies be ware!
Well, I’ve (C)nev er seen a king of beasts with quite so lit tle (G)hair.
I’m gon na be the mane e vent, like no king was be fore.
I’m (C)brush ing up on look ing down.
I’m work ing on my (G)roar!
Thus (Am)far, a rath er un in (G)spir ing (D)thing.
Oh, I (C)just can’t (D)wait to be (G)king!
No one say ing “do (C)this,”
no one say ing (Am)“be there,”
no one say ing (D)“stop that,”
no one say ing (G)“see here.”
(C)Free to (G)run a (Am)round (C)all (D)day,
(C)free to do it (D)all my (G)way!
I think it’s time that you and I ar ranged a heart to heart.
(C)Kings don’t need ad vice from lit tle (G)horn bills, for a start.
If this is where the mon ar chy is head ed, count me out!
Out of (C)ser vice, out of Af ri ca.
I (G)would n’t hang a bout.
This (Am)child is get ting wild ly out of (D)wing!
Oh, I (C)just can’t (D)wait to be (G)king!
Ev ’ry bod y (F)look left,
ev ’ry bod y (Dm)look right.
Ev ’ry where you (G)look, I’m
stand ing in the (C)spot light.
Let (F)ev ’ry (C)crea ture (Dm)go for broke and (G)sing.
Let’s (F)hear it (C)in the (Dm)herd and on the (G)wing.
It’s (F)gon na (C)be King (Dm)Sim ba’s fin est (G)fling.
Oh, I (F)just can’t (G)wait to be (C)king.
Oh, I (F)just can’t (G)wait to be (C)king.
Oh, I (F)just can’t (G)wait
to be (C)king!
I Just Can't Wait To Be King — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Just Can't Wait To Be King" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Just Can't Wait To Be King”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Just Can't Wait To Be King"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" by Elton John played in?
- I Just Can't Wait To Be King is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Just Can't Wait To Be King"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" 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 "I Just Can't Wait To Be King"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Just Can't Wait To Be King"?
- "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Just Can't Wait To Be King". Key of G, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.