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

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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') — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion 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, 80 BPM.

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Just Can't Wait To Be King (From 'The Lion 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 (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')"?
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 (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.
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 (From 'The Lion King')". Key of G, 80 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.