The circle of life (John / Rice / Morake)

Nants ingonyama, bagithi baba
sithi uhhmm ingonyama, Ingonyama
nants ingonyama bagithi baba
sithi uhhmm ingonyama
ingonyama, siyo nqoba, ingonyama

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
ingonyama nengw' enamabala
ingonyama nengw' enamabala .....
(se-to-kwa, asana, se-to-kwa)

From the day we arrive on the planet
and, blinking, step into the sun
there's more to see than can ever be seen
more to do than can ever be done

There's far too much to take in here
more to find than can ever be found
but the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
keeps great and small on the endless round

It's the circle of life and it moves us all
through despair and hope, through faith and love
til we find our place on the path unwinding
in the circle, the circle of life

It's the circle of life and it moves us all
through despair and hope, through faith and love
til we find our place on the path unwinding
in the circle, the circle of life

I just can't wait to be king (John / Rice)

I'm gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware
well, I've never seen a king of beasts with quite so little hair
I'm gonna be the main event like no king was before
I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, I'm workin' on my roar
thus far, a rather uninspiring thing
oh, I just can't wait to be king
(you've rather a long way to go, young master ...)

no one saying "do this" (now when I said that..)
no one saying "be there" (what I meant was..)
no one saying "stop that"(but what you don't realize..)
no one saying "see here" (now see here)
free to run around all day (well, that's definitely out)
free to do it all my way

I think it's time that you and I arranged a heart-to-heart
kings don't need advice from little hornbills for a start
if this is where the monarchy is headed, count me out
out of service, out of Africa, I wouldn't hang about
this child is getting wildly out of wing
oh, I just can't wait to be king

Everybody look left
everybody look right
everywhere you look I'm
standing in the spotlight (not yet)
let every creature go for broke and sing
let's hear it in the herd and on the wing
it's gonna be King Simba's finest fling
oh, I just can't wait to be king
oh, I just can't wait to be king
oh, I just can't wait to be king

Be prepared (John / Rice)

I know that your powers of retention
are as wet as a warthog's backside
but thick as you are, pay attention
my words are a matter of pride

It's clear from your vacant expressions
the lights are not all on upstairs
but we're talking kings and successions
even you can't be caught unawares

So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
be prepared for sensational news
a shining new era is tiptoeing nearer
- and where do we feature ? -
just listen to teacher

I know it sounds sordid but you'll be rewarded
when at last I am given my dues
and injustice deliciously squared
be prepared

It's great that we'll soon be connected
with a king who'll be all-time adored
of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
to take certain duties on board

The future is littered with prizes
and though I'm the main addressee
the point that I must emphasize is
you won't get a sniff without me

So prepare for the coup of the century
be prepared for the murkiest scam (ooh la la la)
meticulous planning, tenacity spanning
(we'll have food, lots of food)
decades of denial, is simply why I'll
(we repeat, endless meat)
be king undisputed, respected, saluted
and seen for the wonder I am
yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
be prepared
yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
be prepared

Hakuna matata (John / Rice / Morake)

Hakuna matata, what a wonderful phrase
Hakuna matata, Ain't no passin' craze
it means no worries for the rest of your days
it's our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna matata

Why, when he was a young warthog
when I was a young warthog (very nice - thanks)
he found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
he could clear the savannah after every meal
I'm a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
and it hurt that my friends never stood downwind

And, oh, the shame - He was ashamed
thought'a changin' my name - oh, what's in a name ?
and I got downhearted - how did you feel ?
every time that I * ... - hey, Pumbaa, not in front of the kids
oh, sorry
(* farted)

Hakuna matata, what a wonderful phrase
Hakuna matata, Ain't no passin' craze
it means no worries for the rest of your days (yeah, sing it, kid)
it's our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna matata

It means no worries for the rest of your days
it's our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna matata
Hakuna matata
Hakuna matata ....

The lion sleeps tonight

A´weema-weh, a´weema-weh
a´weema-weh, a´weema-weh ...

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
the lion sleeps tonight
in the jungle, the mighty jungle
the lion sleeps to-

I can't hear you, buddy, back me up
ah-wheeee-eee-eee
a pumbaa-bum-baa-way
ah ...

Can you feel the love tonight (John / Rice)

I can see what's happening (what ?)
and they don't have a clue (who ?)
they'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
our trio's down to two (oh)
ze sweet caress [with strong French accent] of twilight
there's magic everywhere
and with all this romantic atmosphere
disaster's in the air

Can you feel the love tonight ?
the peace the evening brings ?
the world, for once in perfect harmony
with all its living things

So many things to tell her
but how to make her see
the truth about my past ? impossible
she'd turn away from me

He's holding back, he's hiding
but what, I can't decide
why won't he be the king I know he is
the king I see inside

Can you feel the love tonight ?
the peace the evening brings ?
the world, for once in perfect harmony
with all its living things

Can you feel The love tonight ?
you needn't look too far
stealing through the night's uncertainties
love is where they are

And if he falls in love tonight
it can be assumed
his carefree days with us are history
in short, our pal is doomed

Aching for bacon (The hula song)  (Leleiohoku / -?-)

Luau !

If you're hungry for a hunk of fat and juicy meat
eat my buddy Pumbaa here because he is a treat
come on down and dine on this tasty swine
all you have to do is get in line

Are you achin' - yup yup yup
for some bacon ? - yup yup yup
he's a big pig - yup yup
you could be a big pig, too, oy

The circle of life (Finale)   (John / Rice / Morake)

Se-fi-le, baba ti-tabo
maye babo busa lomhlaba

Ubuse ngo xolo
ubuse ngo thando
ubuse ngo xolo
ubuse ngo thando
ubuse ngo xolo
ingonyama nengw' enamabala
ingonyama nengw' enamabala ...

Til we find our place on the path unwinding
in the circle, the circle of life
circle of life

Can you feel the love tonight (Single Version) (John / Rice)

There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
when the heat of a rolling wind can be turned away
an enchanted moment and it sees me through
it's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you

And can you feel the love tonight ?
it is where we are
it's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
that we got this far

And can you feel the love tonight
how it's laid to rest ?
it's enough to make kings and vagabonds
believe the very best

There's a time for everyone, if they only learn
that the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn
there's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors
when the heart of this star-crossed voyager beats in time with yours

And can you feel the love tonight ?
it is where we are
it's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
that we got this far

And can you feel the love tonight
how it's laid to rest ?
it's enough to make kings and vagabonds
believe the very best
it's enough to make kings and vagabonds
believe the very best

The circle of life (Single Version) (John / Rice)

From the day we arrive on the planet
and blinking, step into the sun
there's more to be seen than can ever be seen
more to do than can ever be done

Some say eat or be eaten
some say live and let live
but all are agreed as they join the stampede
you should never take more than you give

In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune
it's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope
til we find our place on the path unwinding
in the circle, the circle of life

Some of us fall by the wayside
and some of us soar to the stars
and some of us sail through our troubles
and some have to live with the scars

There's far too much to take in here
more to find than can ever be found
but the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
keeps great and small on the endless round

In the circle of life, it's the wheel of fortune
it's the leap of faith, it's the band of hope
til we find our place on the path unwinding
in the circle, the circle of life