What key is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" in?

"Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan is in the key of C with a tempo of 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Lions, Tigers & Bears" 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 "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?

This arrangement of "Lions, Tigers & Bears" uses 9 chords: Abmaj7, Am, Bb, C, D, D7, Db, Eb, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Lions, Tigers & Bears" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Jazmine Sullivan can I play here?

Try "IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER MAN", "BUST YOUR WINDOWS", "Bust Your Windows". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m not scared of li ons and ti gers and (C)bears

but I’m (Am)scared of (Bb)lov ing (Gm7)you.

I’m not scared to per form at a sold out af (C)fair

but I’m (Am)scared of (Bb)lov ing.

Am (Gm7)I the on ly one who thinks it’s an im pos si ble task?

(C)Why it don’t last, is that (Am)too much to (Bb)ask?

(Gm7)Why do we love love

when love seems to (C)hate us.

(Am)ahh, (Bb)ahh?

(Gm7)Sor ry if I sound so filled with gloom.

(Bb)You say you care thing and I know you do.

(Gm7)But this is from my ex per i ence (C)and my con clu sion (Am)on ly makes (Bb)sense.

(Gm7)Just ’cause I love you and you love me, (C)it does n’t meant that (Am)we’re meant to (Bb)be.

(Gm7)I can climb moun tains, swim ’cross the seas (C)but the most fright n’ing (Am)thing is (Bb)you and (Gm7)me.

I’m not scared of li ons and ti gers and (C)bears

but I’m (Am)scared of (Bb)lov ing (Gm7)you.

I’m not scared to per form at a sold out af (C)fair

but I’m (Am)scared of (Bb)lov ing.

Am (Gm7)I the on ly one who thinks it’s an im pos si ble task?

(C)Why it don’t last, is that (Am)too much to (Bb)ask?

(Gm7)Why do we love love

when love seems to (C)hate us.

(Am)ahh, (Bb)ahh?

(Gm7)Most cir cum stanc es, I know my fate (Bb)but in this love thing I don’t get the game.

(Gm7)Why does it feel like those who give in, (C)they on ly wind up (Am)los ing a (Bb)friend?

(Gm7)Just ’cause I love you and you love me, (C)it does n’t meant that (Am)we’ll ev er (Bb)be.

(Gm7)Fly ’cross the o cean, sing for the queen (C)but the most fright n’ing (Am)thing is (Bb)you and (Gm7)me.

I’m not scared of li ons and ti gers and (Gm7)me.

I’m not scared of li ons and ti gers and (C)bears

but I’m (Am)scared of (Bb)lov ing (Gm7)you.

I’m not scared to per form at a sold out af (C)fair

but I’m (Am)scared of (Bb)lov ing.

Am (Gm7)I the on ly one who thinks it’s an im pos si ble task?

(C)Why it don’t last, is that (Am)too much to (Bb)ask?

(Gm7)Why do we love love

when love seems to (C)hate us,

(Am)ahh, (Bb)ahh?

I’m not (Gm7)sure though, I’m not sure

but if (Am)we nev er try we’ll nev (Bb)er know.

It’s bet (Eb)ter to have loved then not to love at all.

Not (D7sus)try ing is worse than to (D7)stum ble and fall.

And if we do,

I’d rath er it be (Gm7)with you.

’Cause at (Abmaj7)least there will be

sweet mem o (C)ries.

(Db)Oh, (D)I’m not (Gm7)scared.

I’m not scared of li ons and ti gers and

Lions, Tigers & Bears by Jazmine Sullivan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lions, Tigers & Bears”

What key is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" in?: "Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan is in the key of C with a tempo of 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Lions, Tigers & Bears" 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 "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?: This arrangement of "Lions, Tigers & Bears" uses 9 chords: Abmaj7, Am, Bb, C, D, D7, Db, Eb, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Lions, Tigers & Bears" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jazmine Sullivan can I play here?: Try "IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER MAN", "BUST YOUR WINDOWS", "Bust Your Windows". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.