: It began as "Mbube" (1939), written by Solomon Linda .
: 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." the_lions_sleeps_tonight_song_official_lyrics_v...
: This word is a mishearing of the Zulu word "Uyimbube" , meaning "You are a lion." : It began as "Mbube" (1939), written by Solomon Linda
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 The original Zulu lyrics from "Mbube
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimowehWimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimowehWimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimowehWimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
In the jungle, the mighty jungleThe lion sleeps tonightIn the jungle, the quiet jungleThe lion sleeps tonight Chorus (Repeat "Wimoweh" section)