The Lion Sleeps Tonight (stage musical)

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This article is about the stage musical version.
You may be looking for the Rhythm of the Pride Lands version, the 2019 version, or the Festival of The Lion King version.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight (stage musical)

Attribution information
Composer	Solomon Linda
Lyricist	• Luigi Creatore • George David Weiss Solomon Linda Hugo Peretti Albert Stanton
Performers	Lebo M
Release information
Released	1997
Track	15
Length	1:09
Albums	The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Appearances	The Lion King (stage musical)
Samples
Versions	The Lion Sleeps Tonight (musical).ogg (help·info)

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song composed by Solomon Linda for the stage musical version of The Lion King. It was released in 1997 as part of the original cast recording.

Lyrics[]

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In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

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The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Circle of Life • Grasslands Chant • The Morning Report • The Lioness Hunt • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • Chow Down • They Live In You • Be Prepared • The Stampede • Rafiki Mourns • Hakuna Matata • One By One • The Madness of King Scar • Shadowland • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Endless Night • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • He Lives In You (Reprise) • Simba Confronts Scar • King of Pride Rock / Circle of Life (Reprise)