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Im Gonna Be King

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Intro:
D  G  D  G
Verse:
DI've Gbeen Dpushed aGround
Dmade to Glook a clAown
Dbut Gnow, Dnow I kGnow
     D          C    D(A)      G(D) C  
it is time for me to  start to  grow
Chorus:
GI'm Cgonna be Gking
         C            G    C  C/ B  A  
I'm gonna see things right
GI'm Cgonna be Gking
Cand you will Gbe my Cbride
Verse:
I'll show everyone
that my time will come
If you wait for me
I will show the world what I can be
Chorus:
I'm gonna be king
I'm gonna see things right
I'm gonna be king
and you will be my bride
Verse:
Love does funny things
and to me it brings
strength to carry through
and to make my name a pride to use
Chorus:
I'm gonna be king
I'm gonna see things right
I'm gonna be king
and you will be my bride

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Im Gonna Be King

by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Intro:

D G D G

Verse:

D G D G

I've been pushed around

D G A

made to look a clown

D G D G

but now, now I know

D C D A G D C

() ()

it is time for me to start to grow

Chorus:

G C G

I'm gonna be king

C G C C B A

I'm gonna see things right

G C G

I'm gonna be king

C G C

and you will be my bride

Verse:

I'll show everyone

that my time will come

If you wait for me

I will show the world what I can be

Chorus:

I'm gonna be king

I'm gonna see things right

I'm gonna be king

and you will be my bride

Verse:

Love does funny things

and to me it brings

strength to carry through

and to make my name a pride to use

Chorus:

I'm gonna be king

I'm gonna see things right

I'm gonna be king

and you will be my bride

About Im Gonna Be King Chords by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Learn how to play Im Gonna Be King by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Im Gonna Be King chords”, “Im Gonna Be King guitar chords”, or “Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Im Gonna Be King chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Im Gonna Be King chords and for experienced players who want accurate Im Gonna Be King lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, C, B.

FAQ — Im Gonna Be King by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

How do I play "Im Gonna Be King" by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Im Gonna Be King" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Im Gonna Be King" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Im Gonna Be King"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Im Gonna Be King" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Im Gonna Be King" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Im Gonna Be King" by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) below.

What key is "Im Gonna Be King" in?

The chords for "Im Gonna Be King" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, C, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.