THE LION KING - ACT I CIRCLE OF LIFE RAFIKI 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 is 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 Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life RAFIKI AND CHORUS It's the circle of life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life THE MORNING REPORT ZAZU It's an honor and a privilege, a duty I perform With due sense of decorum and with pride With deference and great respect very much the norm Plus a hint of sycophancy on the side To lay before my ruler all the facts about his realm To fill him in on all the beastly news MUFASA (spoken) Yes, yes, Zazu, get on with it! ZAZU In order that His Majesty stands sturdy at the helm Aware of all the fauna's latest views MUFASA (spoken) Zazu! The morning report! ZAZU (spoken) Er - yes, Sire - the morning report Chimps are going ape, firaffes remain above it all Elephants remember, though just what I can't recall Crocodiles are snapping up fresh offers from the banks Showed interes in my nest egg but I quickly said, "No thanks!" We haven't paid the hornbills and the vultures have a hunch Not everyone invited (sung) will be coming back from lunch This is the morning report Gives you the long and the short Every grunt, roar and snort Not a tale I distort On the morning report MUFASA (spoken) What are you doing, son? YOUNG SIMBA (spoken) Pouncing MUFASA (spoken) Let an old pro show you how it's done ZAZU (spoken) The buffalo have got a beef About this season's grass Warthogs have been thwarted In attempts to save their gas Flamingoes in the pink Chasing secretary birds Saffron is theis season's color Seen in all the herds Moving down the rank and file To near the bottom rung Far too many beetles are (sung) Quite frankly in the dung Aaaaaaaaak! MUFASA Stay low to the ground Shh, not a sound Take it slow One more step Then pounce! YOUNG SIMBA Yeah, stay low! This is the morning report Gives you the long and the short Every grunt, roar and snort Not a tale I distort On the morning report MUFASA AND ZAZU AND YOUNG SIMBA This is the morning report Gives you the long and the short Every grunt, roar and snort Not a tale I distort On the morning report THE LIONESS HUNT CHORUS We baba zingela siyo zingela baba Zingela siyo, zingela baba Hunting, we are going hunting Hi ba la qhebekeni siyo zingela Let us go and hunt Ta ta Mama wele la hay Ta ta mama wele tata Zingela baba Ta ta Mama wele la hay Ta ta mama wele tata Zingela baba Oo yay ye nibo (repeat) I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING YOUNG SIMBA I'm gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware! ZAZU (spoken) Well I've never seen a king of beasts With quite so little hair YOUNG SIMBA I'm gonna be the mane event Like no king was before I'm brushing up on looking down I'm working on my roar ZAZU (spoken) Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing YOUNG SIMBA Oh, I just can't wait to be king! YOUNG SIMBA No one saying do this YOUNG NALA No one saying be there YOUNG SIMBA No one saying stop that YOUNG NALA AND YOUNG SIMBA No one saying see here Free to run around all day ZAZU (spoken) Now when I said that -- What I meant was -- What you don't realize -- Now see here! That's definitely out! YOUNG SIMBA Free to do it all my way ZAZU (spoken) I think it's time that you and I arranged a heart-to-heart YOUNG NALA Kings don't need advice From little hornbills for a start ZAZU (spoken) 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 (sung) wing YOUNG SIMBA Oh, I just can't wait to be king Everybody look left YOUNG NALA Everybody look right YOUNG SIMBA Everywhere you look I'm YOUNG NALA AND YOUNG SIMBA Standing in the spotlight ZAZU (spoken) Not yet! YOUNG NALA, YOUNG SIMBA AND CHORUS 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 YOUNG SIMBA Oh, I just can't wait to be king! YOUNG NALA Oh, he just can't wait to be king! YOUNG SIMBA Oh, I just can't wait... YOUNG NALA Just can't wait... YOUNG SIMBA AND YOUNG NALA To be king! CHOW DOWN BANZAI He called us slobbering! SHENZI Said we were mangy! BANZAI Did I hear stupid? ED (spoken) Huh? BANZAI AND SHENZI Tell us again -- gee It's so incredible SHENZI That you're so rude BANZAI When you're so edible BANZAI AND SHENZI When you are food! BANZAI (spoken) It's time to chow down BANZAI AND SHENZI (spoken) Chow down! (sung) Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down SHENZI I'm chompin' at the bit, baby BANZAI My stomach's on a growl, son BANZAI AND SHENZI Chow down! Chow down! You both been invited on a date Two courses handed to us on a plate We'll have you raw, won't be long to wait BANZAI AND SHENZI AND ED Seeing you're already toasty brown Chow down! Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down! BANZAI You're ribs are looking so tasty SHENZI Such chewy little chops, chums BANZAI AND SHENZI Eat up! SHENZI Now wasn't it her mom who ate your dad? BANZAI AND SHENZI And having parents eaten makes us mad BANZAI We're gonna settle up the score a tad BANZAI AND SHENZI We've never had a snack of such renown Chow down! Chow down! ED Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh- SHENZI (spoken) What, Ed? What is it? BANZAI (spoken) Hey, did we order this dinner to go? SHENZI (spoken) No. BANZAI (spoken) Well, there it goes! BANZAI AND SHENZI I think we should begin the meal from scratch So many juicy segments to detatch Be good as gold for you're as good as carved SHENZI (spoken) Here, kitty kitty... BANZAI AND SHENZI (spoken) We're starved! THEY LIVE IN YOU CHORUS Ingonyama nengw' enamabala MUFASA Night And the spirit of life calling Mamela And a voice With the fear of a child asking Mamela Wait There's no mountain too great Hear these words and have faith Have faith They live in you They live in me They're watching over Everything we see In every creature In every star In your reflection They live in you They live in you They live in me They're watching over Everything we see In every creature In every star In your reflection They live in you CHORUS Ingonyama nengw' enamabala BE PREPARED SCAR (spoken) I never thought hyenas essential They're crude and unspeakably plain But maybe they've a glimmer of potential If allied to my vision and brain. (sung) 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 SHENZI And where do we feature? SCAR 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! BANZAI (spoken) Yeah! Be prepared. We'll be prepared. For what? SCAR (spoken) For the death of the king! BANZAI (spoken) Is he sick? SCAR (spoken) No, fool! We're going to kill him... and Simba too! SHENZI (spoken) Great idea! Who needs a king? BANZAI AND SHENZI (spoken) No king, No king, nah nah nah nah nah nah! SCAR (spoken) Idiots! There will be a king! BANZAI (spoken) But you said... SCAR (spoken) I will be king! Stick with me, and you'll never be hungry again! BANZAI AND SHENZI (spoken) Yay, all right! Long live the king! Long live the king! HYENAS (sung) It's great that we'll soon be connected With a king who'll be all-time adored SCAR 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 HYENAS So prepare for the coup of the century SCAR Be prepared for the murkiest scam Meticulous planning Tenacity spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I'll Be king undisputed Respected, saluted And seen for the wonder I am HYENAS Ooooh! We'll have food! Lots of food We repeat Endless meat SCAR Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared SCAR AND HYENAS Be prepared! Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared Be prepared! RAFIKI MOURNS RAFIKI Madi ao Spilled blood Leka sebete chia ho oele sebatha Try courage so the beasts may fall Mo leka geme o tsaba hoa Those who defy mountains are, in truth, cowards Lebo haleng ha o bue ka le ha Even in anger, you do not speak against wrong... Lebo haleng ha o bue ka le ha Oh, oh Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee Halala humba hela hela hela Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee Halala humba hela hela hela RAFIKI AND LIONESSES Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee Halala humba hela hela hela Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee Halala humba hela hela hela (repeat) HAKUNA MATATA TIMON Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase PUMBAA Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze TIMON It means no worries For the rest of your days TIMON AND PUMBAA It's our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! TIMON Hakuna Matata! YOUNG SIMBA (spoken) Hakuna Matata? PUMBAA (spoken) Yeah. It's our motto! YOUNG SIMBA (spoken) What's a motto? TIMON (spoken) Nothin'! What's-a-motto with you?! PUMBAA (spoken) Those two words will solve all your problems. TIMON (spoken) That's right. Take Pumbaa here (sung) Why...when he was a young warthog PUMBAA When I was a young warthog TIMON (spoken) Very nice PUMBAA (spoken) Thanks. TIMON He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal He could clear the savannah after ev'ry meal PUMBA I'm a sensitive soul though I seem thick-skinned And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind PUMBAA TIMON And, oh, the shame Oh, the shame! Thought of changin' my name What's in a name? And I got downhearted How did ya feel? Ev'rytime that I... TIMON (spoken) Hey, Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids! PUMBA (spoken) Oh, sorry. TIMON AND PUMBAA Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze YOUNG SIMBA It means no worries for the rest of your days ALL It's our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata! Hakuna -- (OLDER) SIMBA It means no worries for the rest of your days ALL It's our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! (repeat) PUMBAA I say "Hakuna" TIMON I say "Matata" THE LION KING - ACT II ONE BY ONE CHORUS Ibabeni njalo bakithi Ninga dinwa Ninga phelelwa nga mandla Siya ba bona Beba fun' ukusi xeda One by one Ngeke ba lunge One by one Sizo nqoba One by one Ngeke ba lunge One by one (repeat) Sizo nqoba Ngoba thina Siya zazi Ngoba thina Siya zazi (repeat) Zobona bayabaleka Zobon, zobona Zobon, zobona Zobon, zobona Zobon Amagwala Ibala lami Elimnyama Ndiya zidla ngalo Ibala lami Elimnyama Ndiza kufa nalo Ibala lami Elimnyama Ndiya zidla ngalo Kumnandi Kwelakakith Eafrica Hold on tight, my people Don't get weary Don't lose your strength We can see They wanted to hold us back They will not succeed We will win They will not succeed We will win Because We know who we are Because We know who we are Come and see The cowards are running away The color of my skin That is dark I'm proud of it The color of my skin That is dark I will die with it The color of my skin That is dark I'm proud of it Oh yes It's beautiful in Africa THE MADNESS OF KING SCAR SCAR (spoken) Zazu, why am I not loved? (sung) I am that rare and awesome thing I'm every inch a king Yet I feel a twinge of doubt As I go walk about BANZAI (spoken) Hey, boss! SCAR When my name is whispered through the pride Is this talk of love or regicide? SHENZI (spoken) Reggie who? SCAR Tell me I'm adored Please tell me I'm adored BANZAI (spoken) Hey, boss! SCAR (spoken) Oh, what is it? BANZAI (spoken) We got a bone to pick with you. SHENZI (spoken) There's no food, no water - BANZAI (spoken) Yeah. It's dinnertime, and there ain't no stinkin' entrees! SCAR (spoken) You and your petty complaints. You don't know what real hunger is. Day after day it gnaws at the very core of my being. BANZAI (spoken) I had that once. It was worms. SCAR (spoken) No, no, no...it's like an itch...deep, persistent profound... BANZAI (spoken) That's it -- worms! When they get really bad all you gotta do is...hunker down and scoot SCAR (spoken) Thanks for the tip. Ingrates! If it weren't for me you'd be beating off buzzards for your next bite! HYENAS (sung) Yeah, you're our saviour, thanks a bunch But how about some lunch? It doesn't matter if it's fresh I need a fix of flesh My bones have moved to where they've never been They are on the outside looking in SCAR (spoken) Are you blaming me? BANZAI AND SHENZI (spoken) Oh, no, it's the lionesses HYENAS AND ZAZU You are so adored Oh, you are so adored SCAR (spoken) That's more like it HYENAS But what I'd give for one more hit Of wildebeest kielbasa Or maybe horbill on the spit... ZAZU (spoken) Oh, how I miss Mufasa SCAR (spoken) Mufasa?! Mufasa?! How dare you! I told you never to mention that name! ZAZU (spoken) Note taken. I shall never mention "M-m-m" again. SCAR (spoken) Even in death, his shadow looms over me There he is! No! There he is! And there! ZAZU (spoken) Calm yourself, Sire, or you'll get another one of your splitting headaches! SCAR (spoken) I am perfectly fine! (sung) I'm better than Mufasa was! I'm revered I am reviled I'm idiolized I am despied I'm keeping calm I'm going wild! I tell myself I'm fine Yes I am, no you're not Yes I am, no you're not I tell myself I'm fine No you're not, yes I am, no you're not Yes I am No you're not Yes, no, yes, no, who am I talking to...? ZAZU (spoken) Oh, pull yourself together, Sire! SCAR (spoken) Oh, very well. Zazu? Zazu, Zazu, Zazu...? ZAZU (spoken) Yes, Sire? SCAR (spoken) Nobody loved me, there's the rub, not even as a cub What did my brother have that I don't have? ZAZU (spoken) Do you want the short list or the long? SCAR (spoken) Whatever! ZAZU (spoken) Well, he had adoring subjects...a loving family....a devoted queen... SCAR (spoken) That's it! I need a queen! ZAZU (spoken) A what? SCAR (spoken) A queen, man! A queen!! Without a queen, what am I? A dead end, no line, no descendants, no future. With a queen, I'll have cubs... Immortality will be mine! Immortality will be mine! NALA (spoken) Scar SCAR (spoken) Ah, Nala...Your timing couldn't have been more perfect. My, how you've grown. NALA (spoken) Scar, you have got to do something. We're being forced to overhunt. SCAR (sung) She's got those assets feminine NALA (spoken) You're the king. Control the hyenas SCAR (sung) I have to make her mine NALA (spoken) You're destroying the Pridelands. SCAR (sung) Nobility in every gene NALA (spoken) If we stop now...Don't you see... SCAR (sung) She has to be my queen NALA (spoken) ...there's still a a chance for things to be all right again... SCAR (sung) Come, sweet Nala It's written in the stars NALA (spoken) What are you doing? Are you listening to me? SCAR (sung) We'll create a host of little Scars NALA (spoken) What are you talking about? SCAR (sung) Tell me I'm adored NALA (spoken) Get away from me SCAR (sung) Tell me I'm adored (spoken) Oh, Nala...you know how I loathe violence...One way or another, you will be mine NALA (spoken) Never, Scar... Never! SCAR (sung) You belong to me You all belong to me SHADOWLAND CHORUS Fatshe leso lea halalela This land of our ancestors is holy Fatshe leso lea halalela NALA Shadowland The leaves have fallen This shadowed land This was our home The river's dry The ground has broken So I must go Now I must go And where the journey may lead me Let your prayers be my guide I cannot stay here, my family But I'll remember my pride CHORUS Prideland My land Tear-stained Dry land Take this With you Fatshe leso NALA I have no choice I will find my way Lea halalela Take this as your prayer What lies out there Lea halalela CHORUS And where the journey may lead you Let this prayer be your guide Though it may take you so far away Always remember your pride CHORUS Fatshe leso lea halalela Fatshe leso lea halalela RAFIKI (chants) NALA Fatshe leso lea halalela NALA AND CHORUS And where the journey may lead you Let this prayer be your guide Though it may take you so far away Always remember your pride CHORUS And where the journey may lead you Let this prayer be your guide Though it may take you so far away Always remember your pride NALA Giza buyabo, giza buyabo I will return, I will return Beso bo Giza buyabo, I will return Giza buyabo, oh giza buyabo Beso bo, my people, beso bo THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT 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 (repeat) 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 Chant: He, ha helelemama -- He, ha helelemama -- lion Ohi'mbube Imbube (repeat) Ixesha Iifikile Time has come Lala Sleep Lala kahle Sleep well Near the village, the peaceful village The lion sleeps tonight Near the village, the peaceful village The lion sleeps tonight Imbube (repeat) My little darling Don't fear my little darling My little darling Don't fear my little darling Ingonyama ilele The lion sleeps (repeat to fade) ENDLESS NIGHT SIMBA Where has the starlight gone? Dark is the day How can I find my way home? Home is an empty dream Lost to the night Father, I feel so alone You promised you'd be there Whenever I needed you Whever I call your name You're not anywhere I'm trying to hold on Just waiting to hear your voice One word, just a word will do To end this nightmare When will the dawning break Oh endless night Sleepless I dream of the day When you were by my side Guiding my path Father, I can't find the way You promised you'd be there Whenever I needed you Whever I call your name You're not anywhere I'm trying to hold on Just waiting to hear your voice One word, just a word will do To end this nightmare CHORUS I know that the night must end And that the sun will rise And that the sun will rise I know that the clouds must clear And that the sun will shine And that the sun will shine SIMBA AND CHORUS I know that the night must end And that the sun will rise And that the sun will rise I know that the clouds must clear And that the sun will shine And that the sun will shine (repeat to end) SIMBA I know Yes, I know The sun will rise Yes, I know I know The clouds must clear I know that the night must end I know that the sun will rise And I'll hear your voice deep inside I know that the night must end And that the clouds must clear The sun The sun will rise The sun The sun will rise CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT? TIMON PUMBAA I can see what's happ'ning (spoken) What? And they don't have a clue! (spoken) Who? They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line (spoken) Oh Our trio's down to two TIMON The sweet caress of twilight There's magic everywhere And with all this romantic atmosphere Disaster's in the air CHORUS Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings The world, for once, in perfect harmony With all its living things SIMBA So many things to tell her But how to make her see The truth about my past? Impossible! She'd turn away from me NALA 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? SIMBA AND NALA Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings The world, for once, in perfect harmony With all its living things SIMBA, NALA AND CHORUS Can you feel the love tonight? You needn't look too far Stealing through the night's uncertainties Love is where they are NALA And if he feels the love tonight In the way I do SIMBA It's enough for this restless wanderer SIMBA AND NALA Just to be with you. HE LIVES IN YOU (REPRISE) CHORUS Ingonyama nengw' enamabala RAFIKI Night and the spirit of life claling mamela And a voice just the fear of a child answers mamela Ubu khosi bo khokho This is the throne of our ancestors CHORUS We ndodana ye sizwe sonke Oh, son of the nation RAFIKI Wait, there's no mountain too great Hear the words and have faith Have faith He lives in you He lives in me He watches over Everything we see Into the water Into the truth In your reflection He lives in you RAFIKI AND CHORUS He lives in you He lives in me He watches over Everything we see Into the water Into the truth In your reflection He lives in you. CHORUS He lives in you. He lives in you. He lives in you. He lives in you. RAFIKI He lives in you. SIMBA He lives in me. RAFIKI AND CHORUS He watches over Everything we see Into the water Into the truth In your reflection He lives in you. SIMBA AND RAFIKI AND CHORUS He watches over Everything we see Into the water Into the truth In your reflection He lives in you. KING OF PRIDE ROCK / CIRCLE OF LIFE (REPRISE) CHORUS Ndabe zitha King of kings Nkosi yethu Our king Mholi wezwe lethu Rule of our land Lefatshe la bonata rona This land of our ancestors Lea halalela Is holy Busa le lizwe bo Rule this land Busa le lizwe bo Busa le lizwe bo Lethu busa ngoxolo Rule with peace Is'khathi sifikile The time has come Is'khathi busa iyo It's time, rule Is'khathi sifikile The time has come Busa lomhlaba Rule this land Is'khathi sifikile The time has come Is'khathi sifikile Busa Simba Rule, Simba Busa Simba Hem na iyo Hem na iyo Hem na nkosi bo Rule, our king Busa Simba iyo Rule, Simba Hem na iyo Hem na iyo Hem na khosi bo Rule, our king Busa Simba iyo Rule, Simba Oh busa Simba iyo Oh, rule Simba Oh busa nkosi bo Ah, king of kings Oh busa Simba iyo Oh, rule Simba Busa Simba iyo Rule, Simba Ubuse ngo xolo Rule with peace Ubuse ngo thando Rule wth love Ubuse ngo xolo Ubuse ngo thando Ubuse ngo xolo RAFIKI, SIMBA, NALA, PUMBAA, TIMON, ZAZU AND CHORUS Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life Circle of life