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The Lion Awakes

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Just how we play it...
Capo on 1st fret
Chorus:
G    C         G      D           G    C          G      D           G    C          G     D
Wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again
G                 C                G                D
Look out the way, get out the way, don't you stand up in His way
G                 C                G                  D
Look out the way, get out the way, don't you stand up in His way
G    C         G      D           G    C          G      D           G    C          G     D
Wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again
G                 C                G                  D
Look out the way, get out the way, don't you stand up in His way
G                 C                G                  D
Look out the way, get out the way, don't you stand up in His way
Verse 1:
G           C           G          D
Here in the jungle, the Lion must arise
G                  C                G           D
There's gonna be a rumble, He's got fire in His eyes
G                   C          G                D
Stay clear my sweet thing, and don't you be surprised
G                   C           G               D
Stay clear my sweet thing, He's got fire in His eyes
Chorus:
G    C         G      D           G    C          G      D           G    C          G     D
Wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again
G                 C                  G                 D
Get out the way, look out the way,  don't you stand up in His way
G                 C                  G                 D
Get out the way, look out the way, don't you stand up in His way
Verse 2:
G                 C        G                  D
When the lion is sleeping, never you try to wake Him
G                  C          G               D
Cuz what you don't know, He's older than you think
G                   C        G          D
And who you can't fool, is wiser, it's true
G                   C           G          D
And who you can't fool now is wiser, it's true true true
Chorus:
G    C         G      D           G    C          G      D           G    C          G     D
Wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again
G                 D                C                  D
Look out the way, get out the way, don't you stand up in His way
G                 D                C                  D
Look out the way, get out the way, don't you stand up in His way
Chord Bridge:
GCGD
    (x4)
Chorus:
G    C         G      D           G    C          G      D           G    C          G     D
Wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again, wayo wayo, the lion awakes again
G                 C                  G                 D
Get out the way, look out the way,  don't you stand up in His way
G                 C                  G                 D
Get out the way, look out the way, don't you stand up in His way

The Lion Awakes chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Lion Awakes by Jimmy Cliff. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Just how we play it...
Capo on 1st fret
Chorus:
Verse 1:
Chorus:
Verse 2:
Chorus:
Chord Bridge:
G C G D (x4)
Chorus:

The Lion Awakes Chords by Jimmy Cliff

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

Frequently asked questions about The Lion Awakes

How do I play "The Lion Awakes" by Jimmy Cliff on guitar?

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Can I transpose "The Lion Awakes" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Lion Awakes"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Lion Awakes" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Lion Awakes" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Lion Awakes" by Jimmy Cliff with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jimmy Cliff below.

What key is "The Lion Awakes" in?

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