The Lion Sleep Tonight
View chords used in this chart
E A E - B7
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away.
E A E - B7
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away.
E A
Aweem away, aweem away, aweem away, aweem away,
E B7
aweem away, aweem away, aweem away, aweem away. (2x)
E A E B7
1. In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.
E A E B7
In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight. + Chorus
E A E B7
2. Near the village, the peaceful village, the lion sleeps tonight.
E A E B7
Near the village, the quiet village, the lion sleeps tonight. + Chorus
E - A E - B7
+ Ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha. (2x)
E A E B7
3. Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
E A E B7
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
+ Chorus
E A E - B7
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away.
E A E - B7
Weeheeheehee dee heeheeheehee weeoh aweem away...
(capo 1st)
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How to play The Lion Sleep Tonight
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.