“Little Lion Man” by Mumford & Sons is a modern folk-rock classic, known for its driving rhythm and heartfelt lyrics. If you’re looking to strum along to this popular tune, you’ve come to the right place! This guide provides you with easy-to-follow guitar chords for “Little Lion Man”, perfect for acoustic guitar players of all levels. Get ready to learn this fantastic song and impress your friends.
Intro Chords
The intro to “Little Lion Man” sets the tone with a distinctive banjo-like feel on the guitar. You’ll be repeating this chord progression four times. For the last two repetitions, you can add a slight variation to mimic the banjo roll by playing Am-add6.
Am C G Am
Am C G Am
Am C G Am-add6
Am C G Am-add6(Strumming pattern: Listen to the song to catch the rhythm. A general down-down-up-down-up pattern works well to start).
Verse 1 Chords
The verse dives into the emotional core of the song. The chord progression remains consistent, making it easy to remember.
Am C
Weep for yourself, my man,
G Am
you'll never be what is in your heart.
Am C
Weep little lion man,
G Am
you're not as brave as you were at the start.
Am C
Rate yourself and rape yourself,
G Am
take all the courage you have left.
Am C
Wasted on fixing all the
G Am
problems that you made in your own head.Chorus Chords
The chorus is powerful and anthemic, with a sustained C chord adding to the emotional intensity.
C
But it was not your fault but mine,
G
and it was your heart on the line.
Am
I really fucked it up this time,
C
didn't I, my dear?
C
Didn't I, my dear?(Sustain the C chord for a dramatic effect as heard in the song.)
Verse 2 Chords
Verse 2 continues with the same chord progression and emotional depth as the first verse.
Am C
Tremble for yourself my man,
G Am
you know that you have seen this all before.
Am C
Tremble little lion man,
G Am
you'll never settle any of your scores.
Am C
Your grace is wasted in your face,
G Am
your boldness stands alone among the wreck.
Am C
Learn from your mother or else
G Am
spend your days biting your own neck.Bridge Chords
The bridge provides a dynamic shift with a simple Am and G progression, often sung with “aaah” vocalizations, building intensity before returning to the chorus.
Am G
Am G
Am G
Am G
Am G
Am G
Am G
Am G(Repeat and build intensity vocally with “aaah” sounds).
Song Structure
To play the complete song, follow this structure:
- Intro (x4)
- Verse 1
- Chorus (x2)
- Verse 2
- Chorus (x2)
- Bridge (x8)
- Chorus (x3)
“Little Lion Man” is typically played with a capo on the 5th fret in standard tuning (EADGBE). This chord chart is written as if the capo is in place, meaning the chords are relative to the capo position. If you are playing without a capo, you would need to transpose the chords.
Enjoy learning and playing “Little Lion Man”! It’s a fantastic song to add to your guitar repertoire and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
