Hakuna Matata Chords

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am

A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Pumbaa: When he was a young warthog
C G
When I was a young warthog!
F C G
Very nice! Thanks!
F C G
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
F C G
He could clear the savannah after every meal
F C G
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
F C G
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
F C G
And oh, the shame (He was ashamed!)
F C G
Thought of changin’ my name (Oh, what’s in a name?)
F C G
And I got downhearted (How did you feel?)
F C G
Everytime that I- Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
F C G
Oh… sorry
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
Yeah, sing it, kid!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Bridge

 
F C G C G
Timon & Pumbaa: It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
F C G
Hakuna Matata!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For the bridge, try a slower, more deliberate strum to emphasize the lyrics.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am

A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Pumbaa: When he was a young warthog
C G
When I was a young warthog!
F C G
Very nice! Thanks!
F C G
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
F C G
He could clear the savannah after every meal
F C G
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
F C G
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
F C G
And oh, the shame (He was ashamed!)
F C G
Thought of changin’ my name (Oh, what’s in a name?)
F C G
And I got downhearted (How did you feel?)
F C G
Everytime that I- Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
F C G
Oh… sorry
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
Yeah, sing it, kid!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Bridge

 
F C G C G
Timon & Pumbaa: It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
F C G
Hakuna Matata!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For the bridge, try a slower, more deliberate strum to emphasize the lyrics.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am

A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Pumbaa: When he was a young warthog
C G
When I was a young warthog!
F C G
Very nice! Thanks!
F C G
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
F C G
He could clear the savannah after every meal
F C G
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
F C G
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
F C G
And oh, the shame (He was ashamed!)
F C G
Thought of changin’ my name (Oh, what’s in a name?)
F C G
And I got downhearted (How did you feel?)
F C G
Everytime that I- Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
F C G
Oh… sorry
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
Yeah, sing it, kid!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Bridge

 
F C G C G
Timon & Pumbaa: It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
F C G
Hakuna Matata!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For the bridge, try a slower, more deliberate strum to emphasize the lyrics.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am

A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Pumbaa: When he was a young warthog
C G
When I was a young warthog!
F C G
Very nice! Thanks!
F C G
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
F C G
He could clear the savannah after every meal
F C G
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
F C G
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
F C G
And oh, the shame (He was ashamed!)
F C G
Thought of changin’ my name (Oh, what’s in a name?)
F C G
And I got downhearted (How did you feel?)
F C G
Everytime that I- Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
F C G
Oh… sorry
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
Yeah, sing it, kid!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Bridge

 
F C G C G
Timon & Pumbaa: It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
F C G
Hakuna Matata!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For the bridge, try a slower, more deliberate strum to emphasize the lyrics.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am

A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Pumbaa: When he was a young warthog
C G
When I was a young warthog!
F C G
Very nice! Thanks!
F C G
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
F C G
He could clear the savannah after every meal
F C G
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
F C G
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
F C G
And oh, the shame (He was ashamed!)
F C G
Thought of changin’ my name (Oh, what’s in a name?)
F C G
And I got downhearted (How did you feel?)
F C G
Everytime that I- Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
F C G
Oh… sorry
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
Yeah, sing it, kid!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Bridge

 
F C G C G
Timon & Pumbaa: It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
F C G
Hakuna Matata!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For the bridge, try a slower, more deliberate strum to emphasize the lyrics.

Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am

A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the playful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 2

 
G C G
Pumbaa: When he was a young warthog
C G
When I was a young warthog!
F C G
Very nice! Thanks!
F C G
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
F C G
He could clear the savannah after every meal
F C G
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
F C G
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
F C G
And oh, the shame (He was ashamed!)
F C G
Thought of changin’ my name (Oh, what’s in a name?)
F C G
And I got downhearted (How did you feel?)
F C G
Everytime that I- Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
F C G
Oh… sorry
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Verse 3

 
G C G
Timon: Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
C G
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
F C G
It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
Yeah, sing it, kid!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Bridge

 
F C G C G
Timon & Pumbaa: It means no worries for the rest of your days
F C G
It’s our problem-free philosophy
F C G
Hakuna Matata!
 

Chorus

 
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
C G C G
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata!
 

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For the bridge, try a slower, more deliberate strum to emphasize the lyrics.