I was standin' in the jungle, I was feeling alright, mm-hm, mm-hm

I was wanderin' in the darkness in the middle of the night, mm-hm, mm-hm

The moon began to shine, I saw a clearing ahead, mm-hm, mm-hm

But what's that goin' on? I think I'm out of my head, mm-hm, mm-hm

Chooka-chooka, hoo-la-ley

Looka-looka, koo-la-ley

A hundred animals were gathered 'round this night, mm-hm, mm-hm

And they were singin' out a lovely song under the pale moonlight, mm-hm, mm-hm

I stood and stared for quite a while, then a lion sang to me and smiled

"Come join us if you so desire"

They sang, "Chooka-chooka, hoo-la-ley"

That's what they sang

Looka-looka, koo-la-ley

And then turned away

Chooka-chooka, hoo-la-ley

That's what they sang

Looka-looka, koo-la-ley

I said, "Now, please, explain the meaning of this song you sing", mm-hm, mm-hm

"Wondrous is our great Blue Ship that sails around the mighty Sun

And joy to everyone that rides along"

Oh, they sang, "Chooka-chooka, hoo-la-ley"

That's what they sang

Looka-looka, koo-la-ley

Oh, that's nice

And they danced

Pretty soon I knew the tune

And we sat and sang under the moon

And the jungle rang in joyful harmony

They sang, "Chooka-chooka, hoo-la-ley"

That's what they sang

Looka-looka, koo-la-ley

And then turned away

Chooka-chooka, hoo-la-ley

That's what they sang

Looka-looka, koo-la-ley

Wondrous is our great Blue Ship

That sails around the mighty Sun

Joy to everyone that rides along