In The Jungle The Mighty Jungle Lyrics
The Tokens
Lyrics
Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh
Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the quiet village
The lion sleeps tonight
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Hush my darling, don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling, don't cry my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh
Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Tokens' classic hit song, "In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle" was released on their 1962 album The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Written by Sol Marcus and Bert Russell, it was performed by the doo-wop group The Tokens, who were known for their vocal harmonies and instrumental accompaniment.
The lyrics tell a story of a lion roaming through the African jungle at night and is one of the most recognizable songs in pop culture today. It has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Robert John, Jimmy Cliff, and The Wiggles.