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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Little Lion Man" by Mumford & Sons in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Little Lion Man" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Little Lion Man" with hands-separate practice in G at 138 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Little Lion Man"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Little Lion Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Little Lion Man"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Little Lion Man" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.

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