The Lion Sleeps Tonight

by Tokens
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Lyrics

(F)Wee

ooh wim o weh.

(F)Wee

ooh wim o weh.

(F)Wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (Bb)wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (F)wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (C7)wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (F)Wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (Bb)wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (F)wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (C7)wim o weh, o wim o weh, o (C7)wim o weh, o wim o weh.

(F)In the jun gle the (Bb)might y jun gle, the (F)li on sleeps to (C7)night.

(F)In the jun gle, the (Bb)qui et jun gle, the (F)li on sleeps to (C7)night.

Wee

ooh wim o weh.

(F)Near the vil lage the (Bb)peace ful vil lage, the (F)li on sleeps to (C7)night.

(F)Near the vil lage, the (Bb)qui et vil lage, the (F)li on sleeps to (C7)night.

Wee

ooh wim o weh.

(F)Whuh,

(Bb)whuh,

(F)whuh wim o weh.

Wee

ooh wim o weh.

(F)Wee

ooh wim o weh.

(F)Wee

ooh wim o weh.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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About “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”

What key is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Tokens played in?
The Lion Sleeps Tonight is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was originally performed by Tokens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C7, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

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