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Mbube (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) chords by
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
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A family lived close to the jungle
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At the end of the day they all sit
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together around the fire
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They have their supper and
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relax and talk a little
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The youngest boy becomes afraid
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He hears all
Verse 2
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the sounds of the wild
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animals in the forest
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Cheetahs, wolves jackals and lions
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He starts crying at the
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darkness
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And wild sounds that fill him with fear
Verse 3
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Then his mother takes him in her arms
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And sings to
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him
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The family is always strong together
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They protect one another
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Grandparents, his father and mother Uncles,
Verse 4
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aunts,
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cousins brothers and sisters
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They all join and sing together
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Soon he falls asleep, only the beautiful song
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fills his ears

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube
Verse 5
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In the jungle, the mighty jungle
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The lion sleeps tonight
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In the jungle, the mighty jungle
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The lion sleeps tonight
Verse 6
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Hush, my baby, don't fear my darling
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The lion sleeps tonight
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Hush, my baby, don't fear my darling
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The li on sleeps tonight
Verse 7
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Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube
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In the jungle, the mighty jungle
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The lion sleeps tonight
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In the jungle, the mighty jungle
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The lion sleeps tonight
Verse 8
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Hush, my baby, don't fear my darling
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The lion sleeps tonight
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Hush, my baby, don't fear my darling
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The lion sleeps tonight

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube

Mbube, mbube, mbube, mbube
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 3

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mbube (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) by Ladysmith Black Mambazo is F major.

The primary chords used in Mbube (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) are F, Bb, Gm, C, Db, Gb.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, Gm, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Mbube (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) is approximately 102 beats per minute.

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

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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 Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

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