Lions, Tigers & Bears

by Jazmine Sullivan
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 93 BPM.

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

About “Lions, Tigers & Bears”

What key is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan played in?
Lions, Tigers & Bears 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 "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?
The arrangement plays at 93 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" 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 "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?
"Lions, Tigers & Bears" was originally performed by Jazmine Sullivan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Abmaj7, Am, Bb, C, D, D7, Db, Eb, +1 more.
What other songs by Jazmine Sullivan can I play here?
Try "IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER MAN", "BUST YOUR WINDOWS", "Bust Your Windows". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Lions, Tigers & Bears" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Lions, Tigers & Bears" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Lions, Tigers & Bears" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.