I was standin' in the jungle, I was feeling alright I was wanderin' in the darkness in the middle of the night ♪ The moon began to shine, I saw a clearing ahead ♪ But what's that goin' on? I think I'm out of my head ♪ (Chooka-chooka, hoo la ley) (Looka-looka, koo la ley) A hundred animals were gathered 'round this night ♪ And they were singin' out a lovely song under the pale moonlight ♪ 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" ♪ ("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