Following the Leader (Song)

Last Updated on: February 20th, 2023

Following the Leader disney song music“Following the Leader” is a song from the 1953 Disney animated film “Peter Pan“. The music and lyrics were written by Sammy Fain and Sammy Cahn.

The song is sung by Peter Pan, the leader of the Lost Boys, and the Darling children as they follow him through the magical world of Neverland. The lyrics encourage listeners to follow their leader and enjoy the carefree life of the Lost Boys. The song includes a series of playful and nonsensical verses, such as “Tweedledee and Tweedledum / Look out for Captain Hook,” and “We’ll shoot the venison / As it runs through the wood.”

The melody of the song is lively and upbeat, and the overall tone of the song is one of adventure and fun. The song has become a classic among Disney fans, and is often included in stage adaptations of “Peter Pan”.



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