Lions, Tigers & Bears

by Jazmine Sullivan
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Lions, Tigers & Bears"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Lions, Tigers & Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan played in?
Lions, Tigers & Bears is arranged in the key of C 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Lions, Tigers & Bears" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 93 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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