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SKU: HL.155196
By The Tokens. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Pop Choral Series. A Cappella, Oldies, Pop, Show Choir. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 150 seconds. Hal Leonard #155196. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.155196).UPC: 888680104559. 6.75x10.5x0.026 inches.
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Solid A Cappella Chart for Any Event
This TTBB a cappella arrangement of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' by Kirby Shaw is a winner. It's a reliably solid arrangement of an instantly recognizable tune, perfect for community performances, school concerts, or any event needing a crowd-pleaser. The vocal parts are well-voiced and provide a full sound, making it quick to learn and perform. At 12 pages, page turns are easily managed.
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Excellent A Cappella Piece for Developing Choirs
Kirby Shaw's TTBB arrangement of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' is a fantastic teaching tool. The clear layout makes part-reading straightforward, and the a cappella nature is perfect for developing blend and intonation in male ensembles. It's a challenging yet achievable piece for high school or community choirs, great for building rhythmic precision and harmonic understanding. Highly recommended!
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Emily R.
December 15, 2025
So Much Fun to Sing!
As an adult hobbyist in a community choir, I absolutely love this arrangement of The Tokens' 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'! Kirby Shaw really captured the feel of the original, and the a cappella harmonies are so rewarding to sing. It's challenging enough to feel accomplished but totally achievable with practice. Singing those famous chords brings so much joy and relaxation to our rehearsals!
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Superb Vocal Arrangement for Male Ensembles
This a cappella TTBB arrangement by Kirby Shaw is a gem for vocal coaches. The voice-leading within the male parts is expertly crafted, creating rich, beautiful chords. It provides excellent opportunities to focus on balance, tuning, and dynamic shaping within a four-part harmony. The ranges are comfortable, allowing singers to fully express the iconic melody and harmonies with great support from each part.
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