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: 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."

: It began as "Mbube" (1939), written by Solomon Linda . the_lions_sleeps_tonight_song_official_lyrics_v...

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimowehWimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimowehWimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimowehWimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh : It gained a new generation of fans via The Lion King

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 my darlingThe lion sleeps tonightHush

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)