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Animal

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[Intro]
Bb C D
[Verse 1]
A wild rBbideC5,  D5over stony groBbundG5  A5  
Such a lust for lBbife,  C5tD5he circus coBbmes to G5toA5wn
We are the hungry oBbnesC5,  D5on a lightninBbg raidG5  A5  
Just like a river rBbunsC5,  D5like a fire nBbeeds G5flaA5me, oh
I burn for you
[Pre-Chorus]
BI gotta fF#eel it in my bC#lood, whoa oh
BI need your tF#ouch, don't need your lC#ove, whoa oh
[Chorus]
(And I wF#ant, and I nEeed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
(And I wF#ant, and I nEeed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
[Verse 2]
I cry wBbolfC5,  D5given mouth-tBbo-moutG5hA5  
Like a movin' hBbearC5tbeD5at in the witBbching G5houA5r
I'm runnin' with the wBbindC5,   D5a shadow in Bbthe duG5stA5  
And like the drivin' rBbainC5, yD5eah, like the BbrestlG5ess A5rust
I never sleep
[Pre-Chorus]
BI gotta fF#eel it in my bC#lood, whoa oh
BI need your tF#ouch, don't need your lC#ove, whoa oh
[Chorus]
(And I wF#ant, and I nEeed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
(And I wF#ant, and I nEeed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
[Break]
  A     F#             G  GCry wolf, baby,   A     F#   GcrGy tough
GGoDnna Ehunt you liEke an, an, an, an, an animalG  D  E  E  
Gonna take your love and run
[Solo]
 Bb   C   Dx4
[Pre-Chorus]
BI gotta fF#eel it in my bC#lood, whoa oh
BI need your tF#ouch, don't need your lC#ove, whoa oh
[Chorus]
(And I wF#ant, and I nEeed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
(And I wF#ant, and I nEeed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
(And I F#want, and I Eneed)
(And I lBust, animAal)
(and I want) TF#ame me (and I need), tEie me
(And I lust) mBake me (animal) your aniAmal
(And I want) F#show me (and I need) strEoke me
(And I lust) lBet me be your (animal) anAimal
(And I F#want, and I Eneed)
(And I lBust, animAal)

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Animal

by Def Leppard

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Bb C D

[Verse 1]

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

A wild ride, over stony ground

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

Such a lust for life, the circus comes to town

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

We are the hungry ones, on a lightning raid

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

Just like a river runs, like a fire needs flame, oh

I burn for you

[Pre-Chorus]

B F# C#

I gotta feel it in my blood, whoa oh

B F# C#

I need your touch, don't need your love, whoa oh

[Chorus]

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

[Verse 2]

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

I cry wolf, given mouth-to-mouth

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

Like a movin' heartbeat in the witching hour

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

I'm runnin' with the wind, a shadow in the dust

Bb C5 D5 Bb G5 A5

And like the drivin' rain, yeah, like the restless rust

I never sleep

[Pre-Chorus]

B F# C#

I gotta feel it in my blood, whoa oh

B F# C#

I need your touch, don't need your love, whoa oh

[Chorus]

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

[Break]

A F# G G A F# G G

Cry wolf, baby, cry tough

G D E E G D E E

Gonna hunt you like an, an, an, an, an animal

Gonna take your love and run

[Solo]

Bb C D

[Pre-Chorus]

B F# C#

I gotta feel it in my blood, whoa oh

B F# C#

I need your touch, don't need your love, whoa oh

[Chorus]

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

F# E

(and I want) Tame me (and I need), tie me

B A

(And I lust) make me (animal) your animal

F# E

(And I want) show me (and I need) stroke me

B A

(And I lust) let me be your (animal) animal

F# E

(And I want, and I need)

B A

(And I lust, animal)

About Animal Chords by Def Leppard

Learn how to play Animal by Def Leppard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Animal chords”, “Animal guitar chords”, or “Def Leppard Animal 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 Animal chords and for experienced players who want accurate Animal lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, C, D, C5, D5, G5.

FAQ — Animal by Def Leppard

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Can I transpose "Animal" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Animal"?

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Is "Animal" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Animal" by Def Leppard with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Def Leppard below.

What key is "Animal" in?

The chords for "Animal" show the original chord names (including Bb, C, D, C5, D5, G5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.