Be Prepared
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Intro Am
Dm
I never thought hyenas essential
Em Am
They're crude and unspeakably plain
Am Dm
But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
F E
If allied to my vision and brain
( Am Dm )
Am Dm
I know that your powers of retention
Em Am
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
Dm
But thick as you are, pay attention
Em Am
My words are a matter of pride
Cm Am
It's clear from your vacant expressions
Cm Am
The lights are not all on upstairs
G C
But we're talking kings and successions
Bm7(5-) E7
Even you can't be caught unawares
Am Dm
So prepare for the chance of a lifetime
G C
Be prepared for sensational news
Em Am Dm G
A shining new era is tiptoeing nearer
Em Am
(And where do we feature?)
Dm G
Just listen to teacher
C
I know it sounds sordid
C/Bb
But you'll be rewarded
A7 Dm
When at last I am given my dues
Bm7(5-) E
And injustice deliciously squared
E4 E Am F
Be prepared!
E7
(Yeah, be prepared!
Am Dm
We'll be prepared... for what?)
(For the death of the king!)
Em
(Why? Is he sick?)
Am
(No, fool, we're gonna kill him
And Simba too!)
Dm
(Great idea! Who needs a king?)
Em
(No king, No king, nah nah nah nah nah nah!)
Am
(Idiots! There will be a king!)
(Hey, but you said that...)
Cm
(I'll be king!
Am Cm
Stick with me, and you'll
Am
Never go hungry again!)
G C
Yea! Alright! Long live the king!
Bm7(5-) E
Long live the king!
Am Dm
It's great that we'll soon be connected
Em Am
With a king who'll be all-time adored
Dm
Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
Em Am
To take certain duties on board
Cm Am
The future is littered with prizes
Cm Am
And though I'm the main addressee
G C
The point that I must emphasize is
Bm7(5-) E
You won't get a sniff without me
Am Dm
So prepare for the coup of the century
G C
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
Em Am
Meticulous planning
Dm G
Tenacity spanning
Em Am
Decades of denial
Dm G
Is simply why I'll
C
Be king undisputed
C/Bb
Respected, saluted
A7 Dm
And seen for the wonder I am
Bm7(5-) E
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
E4 E Am
Be prepared!
Bm7(5-) E
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Am F E Am
Be prepared!
How to play Be Prepared
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.