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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

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GIn the jungle, Cthe mighty jungle, Gthe lion sleeps Dtonight.
GIn the village, Cthe peaceful village, Gthe people sleep Dtonight.
GAweem away, aweem away, Caweem away, aweem away, Gaweem away, aweem away,
Daweem away, aweem away

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

by R.E.M.

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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G C G D

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.

G C G D

In the village, the peaceful village, the people sleep tonight.

G C G

Aweem away, aweem away, aweem away, aweem away, aweem away, aweem away,

aweem away, aweem away

About The Lion Sleeps Tonight Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play The Lion Sleeps Tonight by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight chords”, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. The Lion Sleeps Tonight 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 The Lion Sleeps Tonight chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Lion Sleeps Tonight lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D.

FAQ — The Lion Sleeps Tonight by R.E.M.

How do I play "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by R.E.M. on guitar?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"?

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Is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by R.E.M. with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by R.E.M. below.

What key is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in?

The chords for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" show the original chord names (including G, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.