A- weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh)
(A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh)
In the jungle, the mighty jun
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
(Chorus)
Imbube
Chorus)
Imbube
Ingonyama ifile (The lion's in peace)
Ingonyama ilele (The lion sleeps)
Thula (Hush)
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
Chorus)
Ingonyama ilele
The lion sleeps)
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
He, ha helelemama (He, ha helelemama)
Ohi'mbube (lion)
Chorus)
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Chorus)
My little darling
Don't fear, my little darling
My little darling
Don't fear, my little darling
Ingonyama ilele (The lion sleeps)
