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: This word is a mishearing of the Zulu word "Uyimbube" , meaning "You are a lion."

Near the village, the peaceful villageThe lion sleeps tonightNear the village, the quiet villageThe lion sleeps tonight Chorus (Repeat "Wimoweh" section) the_lions_sleeps_tonight_song_official_lyrics_v...

Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darlingThe lion sleeps tonightHush, my darling, don't fear, my darlingThe lion sleeps tonight Outro (High-pitched vocalizing and "Wimoweh" chanting) 🦁 Key Facts : This word is a mishearing of the

: It gained a new generation of fans via The Lion King . I can provide more info if you'd like to see: The history of the legal battle over the song's royalties. The original Zulu lyrics from "Mbube." Official Lyrics

The official lyrics to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (the 1961 version by ) are based on the original Zulu song "Mbube" by Solomon Linda. Official Lyrics