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Lion in the Winter chords by
Hoyt Axton
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Key: A major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Like a lion in the winter,
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I can hear the summer call

Like a ship out on the
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ocean made of stone,
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And sometimes when I get lonely,
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I could swear I hear you call.
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Oh, the nights are cold and you

don't keep me warm.
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Verse 2


Chorus:
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And when I first saw you, I first loved you. Here's
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the song that I sang to the fire in your eye s,
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But somebody told you that it wouldn't be easy and
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you carry that lie for the devil to see.
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Verse 3


Some sail rivers deep and muddy.
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Some sail rivers clear and cold,
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But the river I'm sailing goes to sea,
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And sometimes I do grow weary.
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Sometimes I feel old,
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And sometimes I wonder if you think of me.
Outro 1
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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Lion in the Winter by Hoyt Axton is A major.

The primary chords used in Lion in the Winter are A, E, D, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Lion in the Winter is approximately 136 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Lion in the Winter using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Lion in the Winter. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Hoyt Axton.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Lion in the Winter to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Lion in the Winter by Hoyt Axton on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.