Little Lion Man

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

Weep for your self, my man, you’ll nev er be what is in your heart.

(Dm)Weep, lit tle li on man, you’re not as brave as you were at the start.

(Csus)Rate your self and rape your self, (Bbmaj7)take all the (F)cour age (Gm7)you have left.

And (Csus)waste it on fix ing all the (Bbmaj7)prob lems that you (F)made in (Gm7)your own head.

But it was (Dm)not your (Bb6)fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I, my dear?

Did n’t I, my...

(Dm)Trem ble for your self, my man, you (Bb)know that you have (Dm)seen this all be fore.

(Dm)Trem ble, lit tle li on man.

You’ll (Bb)nev er set tle (Dm)an y of your scores.

Your (Csus)grace is wast ed in your face, your (Bbmaj7)bold ness stands a (F)lone a (Gm7)mong the (F)wreck.

Now (Csus)learn from your moth er or else (Bbmaj7)spend your days (F)bit ing your own neck.

But it was (Dm)not your (Bb6)fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I, my dear?

But it was (Dm)not your (Bb6)fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I, my dear?

Did n’t I, my dear?

(F)Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

But it was (CN.C.)not your fault, but mine.

And it was (Dm)your heart (Bb6)on the line.

I real ly (Dm)fucked it up this time, did n’t I, my dear?

But it was (Dm)not (CN.C.)your fault, but mine.

And it was your heart on the line.

I real ly fucked it up this time, did n’t I, my dear?

Did n’t I, my dear?

Little Lion Man — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Little Lion Man" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 138 BPM.

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

About “Little Lion Man

Can I play "Little Lion Man" 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 "Little Lion Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Little Lion Man" by Mumford & Sons played in?
Little Lion Man 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 "Little Lion Man"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Little Lion Man" 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 "Little Lion Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Little Lion Man"?
"Little Lion Man" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Little Lion Man"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, Csus4, Dm, F, Fsus2, +2 more.
What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Little Lion Man"?
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. "Little Lion Man" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Little Lion Man"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Little Lion Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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