I Wan’na Be Like You (The Jungle Book)

 

I'm the king of the swingers

Oh, the jungle VIP

I've reached the top and had to stop

And that's what botherin' me

I wanna be a man, mancub

And stroll right into town

And be just like the other men

I'm tired of monkeyin' around!

I wanna be like you

I wanna walk like you

Talk like you, too

You'll see it's true

An ape like me

Can learn to be human too

Now don't try to kid me, mancub

I made a deal with you

What I desire is man's red fire

To make my dream come true

Now, give me the secret, mancub

C'mon, clue me what to do

Give me the power of man's red flower

So I can be like you

I wanna be like you

I wanna walk like you

Talk like you, too

You'll see it's true

An ape like me

Can learn to be human too

Now I'm the king of the swingers

Oh, the jungle VIP

I've reached the top and had to stop

And that's what botherin' me

I wanna be a man, mancub

And stroll right into town

And be just like the other men

I'm tired of monkeyin' around!

Swing to the left, swing to the right

Put your hands up if you're lovin' life

Rob, I'm lovin' life!

I'm lovin' life Olly!

Oh, I'm lovin' life!

Swing to the left, swing to the right

Put your hands up if you're feelin' nice

Oh I'm feelin' nice

I wanna be like you

I wanna walk like you

Talk like you, too

You'll see it's true

An ape like me

Can learn to be

Like someone like you

Can learn to be

Like someone like you

Can learn to be

Like someone like you

 

Songwriters: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B Sherman.