The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2019 soundtrack)

"Do you see any other big, lovable chunk of warthog here?" This article is about the 2019 version. You may be looking for the Rhythm of the Pride Lands version, the stage musical version, or the Festival of The Lion King version.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2019 soundtrack)
Attribution information
Composer	Solomon Linda
Lyricist	•  Luigi Creatore  •  George David Weiss  •  Solomon Linda  •  Hugo Peretti  •  Albert Stanton
Performers	•  Billy Eichner  •  Seth Rogen
Release information
Released	•  July 11, 2019 (digitally)  •  July 19, 2019 (physically)
Track	11
Length	1:24
Albums	The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Appearances	The Lion King
Samples
Versions	The Lion Sleeps Tonight

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song composed by Solomon Linda, Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore for the 2019 remake of The Lion King. It was released digitally on July 11, 2019, and physically on July 19, 2019, as part of the film's soundtrack.

Lyrics

Pumbaa:
Uh-weema-weh! Uh-weema-weh!
Uh-weema-weh! Uh-weema-weh!
Uh-weema-weh! Uh-weema-weh!

Timon:
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In the jungle
The mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle
The quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

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Near the village
The peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village
The quiet village
The lion sleeps tonight

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Media

Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan - The Lion sleeps tonight (Lion King 2019 scene

The "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" musical sequence in The Lion King