The Lion Sleeps Tonight

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a well-known song featured in both the film and musical versions of The Lion King, as well as in a music video on Timon & Pumbaa and on Track 3 from the CD Rhythm of the Pride Lands.

It was originally sung by, as well as written and recorded as "Mbube" ("Lion" in Zulu) in South Africa by Solomon Linda in 1939. The song is also performed in the Festival of the Lion King shows at the Disney Parks.

Lyrics
(A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh) (x4)

In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleeps tonight In the jungle, the quiet jungle The lion sleeps tonight

(A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh) (x4)

Near the village, the peaceful village The lion sleeps tonight Near the village, the quiet village The lion sleeps tonight

(A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh) (x4)

Hush my darling, don't fear my darling The lion sleeps tonight Hush my darling, don't fear my darling The lion sleeps tonight

(A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh) (x4)