I Wan'na Be Like You chords by
Louis Prima
Phil Harris
The Jungle Book

1967•Jazz•719 views•

Key: C minor•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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Now I'm the king of the swingers

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Oh, the jungle VIP

I've reached the top and had to stop

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And that's what botherin' me

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I wanna be a man, mancub

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And stroll right into town

And be just like the other men

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I'm tired of monkeyin' around!

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Oh,

Chorus 1

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oobee doo

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I wanna be like you

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I wanna walk like you

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C

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Ebdim7

Ebdim7

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Talk like you, too

Dm

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G

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C

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You'll see it's true

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An ape like me

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Can learn to be human too

Solo 1

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Interlude 1

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[Whistling]

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Gee, cousin Louie

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You're doin' real good

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Now here's your part of the deal, cuz

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Lay the secret on me of man's red fire

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But I don't know how to make fire

Verse 2

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Now don't try to kid me, mancub

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I made a deal with you

What I desire is man's red fire

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To make my dream come true

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Now give me the secret, mancub

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Come on, clue me what to do

Give me the power of man's red flower

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So I can be like you

Solo 2

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Interlude 2

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Solo 3

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[Scat singing]

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Ebdim7

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Chorus 2

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You! I wanna be like you

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I wanna walk like you

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C

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Ebdim7

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Dm

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Talk like you, too

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You'll see it's true

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Someone like me

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Can learn to be

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Like someone like me

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Can learn to be

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Like someone like you

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Can learn to be

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Like someone like me

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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Wan'na Be Like You by Louis Prima, Phil Harris, The Jungle Book is C minor.

The primary chords used in I Wan'na Be Like You are Cm, G, Bb, Eb, C, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, G, Bb, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of I Wan'na Be Like You is approximately 190 beats per minute.

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