The lion sleeps tonight       (Listen to midi)

 

     D - G - D                   - A

    Wi………..wimoweh !        (2x)

 

        D                                    G

    Awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh,

        D                                   A

    awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh.    (2x)

 

    D                           G                          D                  A

1. In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.

    D                           G                       D                   A

    In the jungle, the quiet jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.

 

     D - G - D                   - A

    Wi………..wimoweh !        (2x)

 

        D                             G                             D                  A

2. Near the village, the peaceful village, the lion sleeps tonight.

        D                              G                      D                  A

    Near the village, the quiet village, the lion sleeps tonight.

 

     D - G - D                   - A                    +  D - G - D - A (2x)

    Wi………..wimoweh !        (2x)               Ha ha….

 

       D                                  G                             D                   A

3. Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight.

      D                                  G                              D                   A

    Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight.

 

     D - G - D                   - A

    Wi………..wimoweh !        (2x)

 

        D                                    G

    Awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh,

        D                                   A

    awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh, awimoweh.    (2x)   …

 

 

(midi = capo 4th)    (from “The Lion King”)