Оригинален текст
Lala kahle [sleep well]
in the jungle, the mighty jungle
the lion sleeps tonight
in the jungle, the mighty jungle
the lion sleeps tonight
(chorus)
imbube
Ingonyama ifile [the lion's in peace]
ingonyama ilele [the lion sleeps]
thula [hush]
Near the village, the peaceful village
the lion sleeps tonight
near the village, the peaceful village
the lion sleeps tonight
(chorus)
Ingonyama ilele (the lion sleeps)
Hush my darling, don't fear my darling
the lion sleeps tonight
hush my darling, don't fear my darling
the lion sleeps tonight
He, ha helelemama [he, ha helelemama]
ohi'mbube [lion]
(chorus)