The Lion Sleeps Tonight The Weavers' (1952); The Kingston Trio (1959); The Tokens (1961) 1939 | (Chic 3025) Pat Carnathan |
Intro (Optional)
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OPENER - CLOSER Basic - SSD Week 1
Circle left
In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight
Men star right roll it one time tonight
Left allemande, weave the ring
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
(Optional falsetto lyric after Left Allemande & Weave)
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FIGURE Mainstream, corner progression
Heads (sides) promenade halfway round the ring,
Walk in pass the ocean, extend
Swing thru, spin the top, boy move up, single hinge
Scoot back now, the boy run right
Swing the girl around, you promenade
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
MIDDLE BREAK Basic - SSD Week 1
Circle left
In the village, the peaceful village, the lion sleeps tonight
Men star right roll it one time tonight
Left allemande, weave the ring
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
(Optional falsetto lyric after Left Allemande & Weave)
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CLOSER Basic - SSD Week 1
Circle left
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Men star right roll it one time tonight
Left allemande, weave the ring
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
Hush, my darling, don't fear, my darling, the lion sleeps tonight
(Optional falsetto lyric after Left Allemande & Weave)
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