This is a song originating from South Africa in 1939. Having been covered by many artists and groups internationally, it became a number one hit sung by the Tokens in 1961. It has also been featured in the Disney Movie, The Lion King. This was one of my favourite songs to sing to my two oldest boys when they were small.
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the quiet jungle, the lion sleeps tonight
ooo-oooo-ooo-ooo-ooo wee- um-um-bu way
ooo-oooo-ooo-ooo-ooo wee- um-um-bu way
Near the village the peaceful village the lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the quiet village, the lion sleeps tonight
ooo-oooo-ooo-ooo-ooo wee- um-um-bu way
ooo-oooo-ooo-ooo-ooo wee- um-um-bu way
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
ooo-oooo-ooo-ooo-ooo wee- um-um-bu way
ooo-oooo-ooo-ooo-ooo wee- um-um-bu way
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