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

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 the_lions_sleeps_tonight_song_official_lyrics_v...

Near the village, the peaceful villageThe lion sleeps tonightNear the village, the quiet villageThe lion sleeps tonight Chorus (Repeat "Wimoweh" section) : This word is a mishearing of the

: It began as "Mbube" (1939), written by Solomon Linda . meaning "You are a lion." Hush

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

In the jungle, the mighty jungleThe lion sleeps tonightIn the jungle, the quiet jungleThe lion sleeps tonight Chorus (Repeat "Wimoweh" section)