The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Also known as "Wimoweh", "Wimba Way" or "Awimbawe", is a song written and recorded originally by Solomon Linda.

Published: 15 Oct 2013 Updated: 26 Jan 2016Visits: 219Code: UL578

INSTRUMENTS: Rock Main: Any Others: ANY Ukulele
Subjects: Beginner • Repertoire

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

The Lion Sleeps Tonight, also known as "Wimoweh", "Wimba Way" or "Awimbawe", is a song written and recorded originally by Solomon Linda with the Evening Birds for the South African Gallo Record Company in 1939, under the title "Mbube". Composed in Zulu, it was adapted and covered internationally by many 1950s pop and folk revival artists, including Pete Seeger, the Weavers, Jimmy Dorsey, Yma Sumac, Miriam Makeba and the Kingston Trio.

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Chords

Updated: 31 Dec 2016

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