I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')

by Elton John
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I’m (G)gon na be a might y king, so e ne mies be ware!

Well, I’ve (C)nev er seen a king of beasts with quite so lit tle (G)hair.

I’m (G)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 ra ther un in (G)spir ing (D)thing.

Oh, I (C)just can’t (D)wait to be (G)king!

No one say ing (C)“Do this,”

no one say ing (Am)“Be there,”

no one say ing (D7)“Stop that,”

no one say ing (G)“See here.”

(C)Free to run a (Am)round all (D)day,

(C)free to do it (D7)all my (G)way!

I (G)think it’s time that you and I ar ranged a heart to heart.

(C)Kings don’t need ad (Am)vice from lit tle (G)horn bills, (D7)for a (G)start.

If (G)this is where the mon ar chy is (G)head ed, (D7)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 (G)out of (D)wing!

Oh, I (C)just can’t (D)wait to be (G)king!

I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King') — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Can I play "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" by Elton John played in?
I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion 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 (From 'The Lion King')"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')"?
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Who composed "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')"?
"I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, D7, G.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion King')" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.