The Lion Sleeps Tonight

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The Tokens

The Lion Sleeps Tonight (1961)doo-wopHigh2:45Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: variesTempo: 120 BPMest

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89%4 tracks · 2,277 notes · F major · 120 BPM· 2:45Recommended

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21%2 tracks · 57 notes · G major · 120 BPM· 0:12partialLion Sleeps Tonight

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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:45

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, around 120 BPM. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:45 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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4.84 notes/sec

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5.52 notes/sec

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0.44 notes/sec

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight appears on the soundtrack of Songs From the Movies.