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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Tokens: 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 F, 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 F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by Tokens. 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 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" 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.