I Just Can't Wait to Be King
| "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jason Weaver with Rowan Atkinson and Laura Williams | |
| from the album The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
| Released | May 31, 1994 |
| Recorded | 1992 |
| Genre | Worldbeat |
| Length | 2:49 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
| Composer(s) | Elton John |
| Lyricist(s) | Tim Rice |
| Producer(s) | Mark Mancina |
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a 1994 song written by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) for the Disney animated feature film The Lion King (1994). The song was performed in 1992 by American actor and singer Jason Weaver as the singing voice of young Simba, with English actor Rowan Atkinson and American actress Laura Williams providing supporting vocals in their roles as Zazu and the singing voice of young Nala, respectively. It was released June 12, 1994 on The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
The song was featured in the 2019 film adaptation, performed by JD McCrary, John Oliver, and Shahadi Wright Joseph released June 11, 2019 on The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.