Guitar chords The Lion King - I Just Cant Wait To Be King
I Just Cant Wait to Be King is from the 1994 Disney film The Lion King. The song is notably performed by a young Simba, who expresses his eagerness to become king and the adventures he looks forward to ruling as leader. Its an upbeat musical piece that features African soundscapes, reflecting the movies setting. The track has become iconic, representing optimism and youthful energy against a backdrop of growth and self-discovery.
Key: D
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D4
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I'm gonna be a mighty king
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D4
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So enemies beware!
G7
Well, I've never seen a king of beasts
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D
With quite so little hair
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D4
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I'm gonna be the main event
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D4
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Like no king was before
G7
I'm brushing up on looking down
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I'm working on my ROAR
Em
Em7
A7
Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing
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D4
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D4
Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
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No one saying do this
Em7
No one saying be there
A7
No one saying stop that
D4
D
No one saying see here
Em
Em7
A7
Free to run around all day
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D4
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D4
Free to do it all my way!
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D4
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I think it's time that you and I
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D4
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Arranged a heart to heart
G7
Kings don't need advice
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From little hornbills for a start
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D4
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If this is where the monarchy is headed
D4
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Count me out!
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G7
Out of service, out of Africa
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D4
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I wouldn't hang about... aagh!
Em
Em7
A7
This child is getting wildly out of wing
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Oh, I just can't wait to be king! BREAK ... SHIFT TO CAPO 5th FRET