I Just Can't Wait to Be King

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The opening of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King".

"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a stylistic musical number from Disney's popular 1994 animated film, The Lion King.

"I Just Can't Wait To Be King" is a large contrast from the film's non-musical segments, as emphasized by the number's usage of lively colors and sounds. The song is performed near the beginning of the film by a young Simba and Nala to distract Zazu, as well as to enunciate Simba's desires to become King of the Pride Lands. It also sets the character up for his profoundly shattering emotional fall when he is tricked into thinking he killed his father, Mufasa. Laura Williams (young Nala's singing voice) had only one individual line during the song.

The original Broadway cast of The Lion King performing "I Just Can't Wait to Be King".

The song was composed by Tim Rice and Elton John. It was performed by Jason Weaver, Laura Williams, Rowan Atkinson and the chorus. In the original Broadway cast recording of The Lion King, it is performed by Scott Irby-Ranniar, Kajuana Shuford and Geoff Hoyle.

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The Lion King
Films	The Lion King \| The Lion King II: Simba's Pride \| The Lion King 1½
Characters	Ahadi \| Kiara \| Kopa \| Kovu \| Ma \| Mohatu \| Mufasa \| Nala \| Nuka \| Rafiki \| Sarabi \| Sarafina \| Scar \| Shenzi, Banzai and Ed \| Simba \| Timon and Pumbaa \| Tojo \| Uncle Max \| Uru \| Vitani \| Zazu \| Zira
Songs	"Circle of Life" \| "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" \| "Be Prepared" \| "Hakuna Matata" \| "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
Books	The Brightest Star \| Friends In Need \| Six New Adventures
Games	The Lion King \| Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games
Other media	Original motion picture soundtrack \| Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable \| Rhythm of the Pride Lands \| The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa \| Broadway musical \| Festival of the Lion King \| Festival of the Lion King soundtrack
Misc	Kings of the Pride Lands \| The Lion King family \| In popular culture
See also	"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" \| Kingdom Hearts II \| Kimba the White Lion controversy